Buy Live Moss for Sale
Terrarium Cuts or Landscaping Grade?
The first decision every moss order starts with — where is it going?
For enclosed builds & indoors
Terrarium cuts
3.5 inch square cuts, sized for jars, tanks and enclosures. Hand-cleaned and pest-checked before packing. Twelve species.
From $4.95 (sheet) · $6.95 (turf carpet) · $7.95 (cushion) · $8.95 (fern, tree apron, star, emerald feather) · $9.95 (mood) · $12.95 (haircap, full sun) · $18.95 (Bryum) · miniature tree moss from $2.95 by the tree.
For beds, lawns, slopes & rock
Landscaping grade
Sold by the square foot for outdoor ground — 1 to 1,000 sq ft, cut to order. Twelve species.
From $11.95 (fern) · $13.95 (sheet, carpet) · $15.95 (mood) · $16.95 (cushion) · $17.95 (turf carpet) · up to $29.95 (Bryum) at 1 sq ft — and every ladder drops steeply at volume.
How Ordering Works
STEP 1
Choose your species
Or tell us the light and moisture and we will match it free.
STEP 2
Choose your size
A 3.5 inch cut, or square feet from 1 to 1,000.
STEP 3
We cut it to order
Cut the week your order lands. Nothing sits in a warehouse.
STEP 4
It arrives dormant
Dry and dormant in 5 to 7 business days. Mist it and it greens up within minutes.
Shipped to You, Not Collected
We ship to all 50 states from Pennsylvania. There is no collection and no showroom — moss is cut to order. Orders are cut and shipped within 5 to 7 business days.
Shop nowWhat will your moss project cost?
Real shop prices, the cheapest size split, and one-click add to cart. What are you covering?
Not a perfect rectangle? Use average length × width — the free consult confirms exact quantities.
Whole-lawn project with mixed conditions? The moss lawn cost calculator handles multiple areas, moisture and surfaces.
Volume pricing is built in: sheet and carpet moss fall from $13.95/sq ft at 1 sq ft to $2.90 at 1,000 (sale tiers shown struck through); Bryum from $29.95 to $9.95; full sun moss from $25.95 to $9.85. The calculator always finds the cheapest size split.
Buy Live Moss for Sale
Moss experts. USA-based. Sustainably sourced and shipped fresh from our Pennsylvania facility, live moss for shaded lawns, sunny terraces, gardens and projects.
The catch-all questions, answered: the best moss for walking on is carpet moss. Moss plants for potted plants and live moss bowls come from the terrarium grades — live moss for plants doubles as a living moss mulch on the soil surface. All of it is terrestrial moss, hardy through zone 7 and beyond, happy against moss stones and rock. There is no moss substrate to buy: firm bare soil is the substrate. When is the best time to plant moss? Any frost-free ground works, spring through fall. And unlike moss nurseries that resell, we cut fresh moss from our own supply — real live moss, organic in the plain sense: no dyes, no chemical treatment.
Live moss from $11.95 · about $4 to $5 / sq ft at project volume
Shop live moss by type
Every species suits different light and moisture. Sheet and carpet moss for shade; Bryum and racomitrium for dry sun; star moss for ground that stays wet; cushion, mood and fern for accents.
Sheet Moss
Hypnum imponens · from $13.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.90 (21)
A smooth, velvety carpet for partial to full shade, our most popular grass alternative for shaded lawns.
Carpet Moss
Hypnum cupressiforme · from $13.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.90 (10)
A denser, more textured shade carpet, a woodland-style grass alternative for shaded gardens.
Sun Moss (Bryum)
Bryum caespiticium · from $39.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.92 (12)
Cushiony mats for sunny areas, thrives on sunny terraces and between pavers.
Cushion Moss
Leucobryum glaucum · from $22.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 (12)
Dome-shaped cushions in pale mint, a sculptural accent for shade that tolerates dry spells once established.
Star Moss
Aulacomnium · from $25.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 (1)
Spongy, star-tipped clusters for ground that stays wet, rain gardens, bog edges and pooling areas in sun or shade.
Mood / Rock Cap Moss
Dicranum scoparium · from $21.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 (6)
Undulating tufts for boulders, logs and uneven ground, a sculptural garden accent.
Fern Moss
Thuidium delicatulum · from $11.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.80 (5)
Fine, fern-like fronds, soft transitions for shaded paths and woodland borders.
Haircap Moss
Polytrichum commune · from $24.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 (2)
Tall, pine-like texture, a miniature-forest look for acidic, shaded ground.
Tree Apron Moss
Anomodon attenuatus · from $18.95
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.00 (2)
Clings to bark and vertical surfaces, ideal around tree bases and on slopes.
Full Sun Moss
Racomitrium canescens · from $25.95
The best full-sun performer, a fine, dense carpet for dry banks, rocky slopes and sunny lawns where other moss fails.
Turf Carpet Moss
Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus · from $17.95
Springy, fluffy and lime-green, a comfortable moss-instead-of-grass option for shaded lawns.
Spoon Leaved Moss
Bryoandersonia illecebra · from $23.95
A glossy, layered mat with a shifting dark-to-yellow-green color, rich texture for shaded beds and woodland understory.
Free project help
Not sure what your project needs? Ask Olivia.
Our moss expert Olivia helps match species to your light, moisture and coverage, and works out quantities and realistic timelines with you. It’s a working session, not a sales call: a free 30-minute video call, no obligation.
Priced by the square foot, and it drops at volume
| Sheet moss | Price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | $13.95 | $13.95 |
| 5 sq ft | $32.95 | $6.59 |
| 25 sq ft | $129.00 | $5.16 |
| 100 sq ft | $389.00 | $3.89 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $2,899.00 | $2.90 |
That is 79% cheaper per square foot at the top tier — and every species follows the same curve. Price your project in the calculator →
Live moss costs less per square foot as your project gets bigger. Example ladder for Sheet Moss; established moss needs no mowing, fertilizing or reseeding.
Price your own project in the calculator ↑
| Project size | Example price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 sq ft | $13.95 | $13.95 |
| 10 sq ft | $59.95 | $6.00 |
| 25 sq ft | $129 | $5.16 |
| 100 sq ft, typical project | $459.95 | $4.60 |
| 250 sq ft | $1,089.95 | $4.36 |
| 500+ sq ft, large install | Get a custom quote | best rate |
Buying Moss for a Garden or a Planting Project
Garden beds & borders
Landscaping grade is the outdoor grade: hardy, sold by the square foot, laid directly onto prepared ground. Sheet and carpet moss are the workhorses for beds in shade.
Planting into soil
No roots to bury — clear the ground, press each piece into firm contact, and mist while it anchors. The planting guide covers preparation step by step.
Outdoor projects
Slopes, stone, tree bases, paths — every job has a species. Match your conditions, or browse moss for garden features.
Landscaper, contractor, or large install?
Volume pricing, pallet quantities, and delivery timed to your project date. Talk it through with our moss expert before you order.
What our customers say
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“I ordered a similar quantity from a rival company, and there was no comparison (although similar price) but Moss and Stone Gardens provided a far superior product in every way. Beautiful, big, healthy pieces that were well-packed. Very happy with the order.”
Bruce M.
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“I tried different moss suppliers over the years, but these guys have by far the best service. I get a reply within a day, and the moss is in very good condition!”
Charly D., Landscape Architect
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“So much better than what I ordered before from other companies. The moss looks fresh and healthy, right out of the box.”
Hannah M.
Moss guides from the experts
- The Moss Lawn Guide, planting, benefits, care & costs
- How to plant a moss lawn
- Moss lawn vs grass lawn
- Caring for a moss lawn
Common questions
Yes, living moss, not dried or preserved. It arrives fresh and, once established, keeps filling in to a permanent carpet.
It depends on light and moisture: sun-tolerant species for dry exposed areas, sheet or carpet moss for shade, star moss for ground that stays wet, cushion moss for accents. Use the estimator above, or book a free consult with Olivia.
Measure the square footage you want to cover. Moss is sold by the square foot, the estimator gives a quick material figure, and a free consult confirms quantity and density for your site.
Yes. Once established, moss handles foot traffic, looks similar to grass, and needs no mowing, fertilizing or watering routine like a grass lawn.
Yes, shipped fresh from our Pennsylvania facility to anywhere in the United States. Large orders ship in staged boxes timed to your project.
Ready to buy live moss?
Shop by the square foot, or get a free project quote from our moss expert.