Moss seems to grow everywhere, especially in the pacific northwest where I live. A natural question you might be having either out of sheer curiosity, genuine concern, or in preparation for taking on a strange dare is whether or not moss is poisonous. Fortunately, there are no reported moss species that are poisonous or that …
If you’re like me and you live somewhere where moss grows abundantly, you probably found some moss growing on your property at some point. Naturally, that raises the question: do you need to do something about it? Because of its high water retention, moss is usually better off removed before it can cause long term …
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Moss is unlike any other plant. It grows close to the ground, likes to stay in the shade, and has a fuzzy, sometimes slimy feel to it. But does that mean moss is a dirty, germ and pest-ridden plant? Or is it some type of mold? While moss does harbor some bacteria and microbes, it …
If you just got yourself some moss, you might have heard that moss loves moisture. But you might be wondering how that translates to how much you need to water it. Is natural rainfall enough? If not, how often and how much should you water your moss? Moss should be kept moist with regular misting …
If you’re heading into the winter time, you might be thinking about which plants in your garden might need protection to survive the frost. The good news for mosses is that they actually do pretty well for themselves in the winter time. Moss doesn’t need any special care in preparation for the winter. They can …
You might have noticed that moss looks and acts differently than most other plants that you know of. Does this mean moss isn’t a plant? Is it a bacteria? What about a fungus or some type of algae? Moss is not a bacteria, fungus, or algae but rather a non-vascular plant. It belongs to the …
Read moreBusting the Myth: Moss is Not a Bacteria, Fungus, or Algae
If you’re thinking about making your own potting mix, one of the first things you’ll need to know is what ratio to mix the ingredients in. But how do you find out what that exact ratio is? And how do you know it’s going to be the best ratio for your plants? While there is …
If you’re just about to plant a seed, seedling, or plant that needs repotting into a new pot with a fresh batch of potting mix, you might be wondering if you should pre-moisten the soil before planting. Is it going to make it easier to work with? Is it going to somehow upset your plant? …
If you’ve just finished repotting your plant in your potting mix, you might be wondering if potting mix is all there is to it. Is there anything else you might be forgetting? Potting mixes with a balance of water retention, aeration, and nutrition should have everything a plant needs to grow in terms of soil …
You might have heard through the grapevine that making your own soil is cheaper than buying it. But are you sure if that’s always true? As it turns out, the answer for you depends on a number of factors. Here’s what I found: Making your own soil is cheaper only if you buy your ingredients …
Read moreDIY Potting Mix: Is It Really Cheaper to Make Your Own Soil?
