Moss for Decorating

Moss Planter

• Design a planter featuring moss in a terrarium or other glass container. Mound some soil in interesting contortions for mats of moss to grow over. Add other plants for variations if you like. The moss will grow on the moist soil making it look like miniature hills. Use interesting containers or try adding rocks for a striking display.

Wreath

• Spanish moss makes an interesting living wreath if you stuff a wire wreath frame with layers of spagnum moss and a little potting soil. The damp soil provides the moisture and nutrients for the moss to grow on and the moss holds the soil in place. Wrap your living moss sheets around the stuffed frame and secure with monofilament. Hang it outside for an interesting door attraction. The moss should continue to grow as long as the wreath does not dry out.

Centerpiece

• Create an interesting centerpiece for your table by arranging layers of green moss over mounds of potting soil on a platter. Add candles, marbles or rocks to set off the moss. Some small plants tucked into the moss will add another dimension to your landscaped platter.

Houseplants

• Add live moss to the top soil surface of your houseplants. The moss helps conserve some of the moisture in the soil from evaporating while creating a clean look to the surface of the plants. Water the plants as normal and the moss will continue to grow until it forms a thick carpet over the soil.