How to Grow Moss Between Flagstones

Nothing gives a sense of age and permanence to a shaded flagstone patio or walkway like moss. The soft green texture of moss softens the hard edges of the stone and helps it to blend in with the surrounding landscape. Since moss can be laid in strips, it gives immediate gratification. And best of all, moss is low maintenance. It goes dormant during times of drought, is deer resistant, never needs mowing and does not require fertilizer.

Things You'll Need

• Weed killer
• Topsoil
• Sheet moss
• Knife
• Water

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Kill any weeds growing between existing flagstone with a glyphosate weed killer such as Roundup. Wait three days before planting moss.

   • 2

     Brush existing sand or gravel from between flagstones and fill cracks with topsoil that has a pH of between 4.5 and 6.0. Moisten soil.

   • 3

     Cut moss into strips and lay on moistened topsoil in shade or dappled shade.

   • 4

     Water moss as needed to keep evenly moist until it is established. Do not over water moss, as that will cause it to rot.