Choose a planting location in dense to partial shade. Pick a spot that has protection from the sun but allows filtered light through.
Test the soil in which you wish to plant the moss with a pH testing kit. Soil must have a pH level between 5.0 and 6.0. Remove any debris such as leaves and branches from the planting area.
Dampen the planting area with water. Wet the soil, but don't make it muddy. Press the wet soil down, using a wooden plank to compact it.
Place the moss square or section onto the prepared soil. Press the moss down using the palm of your hand. Continue until all the moss is planted.
Water the moss every other day when natural precipitation has not occurred. Moss is not drought-tolerant.