Is moss edible? Moss is a type of plant that grows on rocks, trees, and other types of surfaces. It has been used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various illnesses such as fever or pain relief. In addition to its medicinal properties is moss edible? Yes! absolutely! In fact, there are…
Preserved moss is very popular and can be used for “natural art “indoor decorations” and with its vibrant green color, it can be very beautiful to the naked eye. Here are some more tips on how you can preserve moss! How To Preserve Moss? So as mentioned at the start, preserved moss can also be used…
Moss is a type of plant that grows on trees and other surfaces and is a classic example of an epiphyte, which means moss doesn’t need to have roots in the ground to grow and expand. Moss lives off water and nutrients from rainwater that collects on leaves or the bark of the tree. It…
Who knew that you could use yogurt to grow moss? While it may sound a bit odd, it’s actually a simple and effective way to get started growing moss. Yogurt is great for moss because it contains two types of bacteria! Streptococcus thermophilus and lactobacillus bulgaricus. This bacteria basically converts sugars and carbohydrates into nutrients making…
How to permanently remove moss from concrete? Moss is a common problem on concrete surfaces, especially in shady or damp areas. While it may look decorative to some, moss can actually damage concrete if left for long periods of time. But, what’s more frustrating, is that moss tends to grow back even after you’ve spent…
Spring is the best time of year to remove moss from your roof. Mid-March, early April, to be exact. Because this is the time of year when the moss is most active, yes, you read correctly, the best period to remove it coincides with its period of most significant expansion. Now I’ll tell you why….
Moss does not require soil but does need stable support, moisture, and moderate shade to grow. Moss is a type of plant that is often found in shady, moist areas, and unlike other plants, moss doesn’t use roots to grow and spread. Instead, it has threadlike structures called rhizoids that are used to anchor the…
How to remove moss from block paving? Having a block paving driveway or patio surface that’s clear of any moss is very important! Not only will it look clean “but” keeping up regular maintenance on your block paving will help prevent the moss from damaging the slabs over time. However, trying to remove moss from…
Does moss have roots? There are many misconceptions when it comes to moss, yet most people see it as an annoying weed when in fact it’s actually a non-flowering plant that’s very resilient and can grow everywhere. But what makes moss so resilient? Even in the harshest weather conditions moss can still thrive and in some…
