2. Sun Exposure
sun.” This is when your moss garden is most likely to take on that hue of golden green. Annie notes this is “a normal transition in reaction to the sun.” When the tree leaves fill back in and the moss has more shade, their color will return to a more pronounced shade of green.
Your second consideration should be the amount of sun the moss will be exposed to based on your planting spot. When contemplating this factor, it is important to consider how much sun the garden will get through all seasons since moss never goes dormant. Take into consideration the tree canopy in the summer when the leaves are full as well as when the season transitions to autumn and the trees begin to lose their leaves. The change in the tree canopy can entirely impact the amount of sun or shade your garden receives. It’s also important to remember that as autumn changes into winter, the sun is located lower in the sky. As Annie emphasizes, “There are all kinds of factors to consider. But the biggest concern typically will be in the early spring, when temperatures are already getting hot, the sun is rising in the sky, and there is no leaf canopy to protect the mosses from that much
3. Moisture
Mosses, according to Annie, are “just amazing because they are so resilient to differences in the sun exposure” but only if you make sure the plants receive an adequate amount of moisture— the next consideration for a successful moss gardener. You will need to provide supplemental water to your moss garden because just as these plants hydrate quickly, they are also prone to drying out rapidly. When it comes to watering, understand that mosses don’t require long drenching soaks. What they need is frequent, but brief watering sessions. Annie admits
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