The only plant that can be found on any continent, even in Antarctica, is moss. Unlike other representatives of the flora, it does not have roots, flowers, stems, it first appears on areas of uninhabited soil, it can be seen not only on the trunk of a tree, but also on stones. Any species of mosses and lichens are excellent at retaining moisture, as a result, they play a major role in regulating the water balance and slowing down the process of soil erosion.
Due to its appearance, decorative moss for the garden is very widely used by designers in the formation of various landscape zones. In Japan, decorative moss is used as an indispensable element when creating a bonsai style. Many land owners allocate a small part of the territory under the lawn. For those who want to have a beautiful area with deep emerald vegetation, but are not in the mood for work related to sowing grass and subsequent care for it (which includes the processes of watering, mowing, weeding, cleaning), decorative moss can be used as an alternative.
He is absolutely unpretentious,does not require much attention. This plant does not need to be protected from pests - insects simply do not eat it, do not need to be watered - it tolerates a lack of moisture perfectly. To this it is worth adding such a feature as the ability to retain color at any time of the year. Decorative moss (photo - in the article) perfectly tolerates sudden changes in temperature. Any kind of this plant, regardless of whether it is wild or decorative moss, quickly takes root on stones, so it is often used as an element of a general ensemble when creating a rock garden or in a Japanese garden. If it is planned to create a small zone on the site where some kind of moss will grow, then to speed up the process, you need to release the selected
pad away from any other herbs. Then you need to lightly tamp the earth so that it becomes more dense. The disembarkation process itself does not require any additional skills. It is enough to take decorative moss, spread it on the ground and press it as tightly as possible to the ground, thus giving it the opportunity to gain a foothold faster.
You need to try to exclude the appearance of air gaps between the plant and the soil. A loose fit can cause the moss to die due to drying out. If desired, you can use top dressing, which is used when breeding and growing rhododendrons, but you should forget about the use of fertilizer with ferrous sulfate - decorative moss for the garden does not tolerate it very well. The plant does not like too flat surfaces, it is more comfortable in areas with difficult terrain. The main thingwhat the owner of a moss-carpeted lawn should provide is shade and sufficient moisture. At the first stage, the plant needs to be watered regularly, but after 4 weeks it will finally take root on the site and will be able to provide itself with the required amount of water. Caring for such a lawn consists only in cleaning fallen leaves and branches.
