What is the best (hardiest) moss to use between flagstone pavers, in shade, and moist ground in MN?
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Asked May 16, 2019, 2:59 PM EDT
What is the best (hardiest) moss to use between flagstone pavers, in shade, and moist ground in MN?
Anoka CountyMinnesota
Expert Response
It is best to select mosses that are native to
MN. The following guide from the Minnesota DNR
describes several families of native mosses. Some mosses like deeper shade than
others. Try to plant your new moss in an area that corresponds to what it
likes. You should be able to transplant moss or make a moss slurry. Treat your
transplants as you would any new transplants, keeping them moist until they
have a chance to settle in. They may dry out in dry weather but it will return during wet weather. The
following guide from the Minnesota DNR describes several families of native
mosses. Some mosses like deeper shade than others. Try to plant your new moss
in an area that corresponds to what it likes. You should be able to transplant
moss or make a moss slurry. Treat your transplants as you would any new
transplants, keeping them moist until they have a chance to settle in. http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/ecssilviculture/npc_plantID.pdf
The following reference from Gardening Know How discusses growing moss.
Although not Minnesota specific, it contains excellent advice. Particularly
note the moss slurry. It works - something we can't do with most other plants.
You could make a moss slurry to propagate the moss you already have. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/propagating-moss.htm