I want to transplant moss from one area of my yard to my sidewalk to fill in holes. Can that be done?

Question

When would be a good time to do that. I do follow the signs. But winter or when?

Answer 1

It's fairly easy, but I'd wait 'til warmer weather. I'm not sure about doing it during winter. Also, moss usually likes shade, so it won't do well without that. Just lay down some of the same type of soil it's already in (it doesn't need much), then cut it into sections and press down on the soil. Water frequently. You might also want to anchor it with "U" shaped pins, so it won't get scuffed up (it's rather delicate). I made a great moss garden for my mother this way!

Answer 2

as long as that area of sidewalk isnt constantly trampled on and is very moist and best shaded. Moss will grow like a weed and becomes difficult to get rid of at times. If your sidewalk falls under those listed conditions...you could throw cut moss around in the cracks...it'll eventually take over the cracks.

Answer 3

It can but it may not last. Moss grow where ever it wants to. I don't know if it's the wright thing to use to fill in a whole. Try some colored rocks
or wood chips.

Answer 4

early srping move the moss into the cracks of your sidewalk, pour milk over the moss it will grow. I saw this on a show once and i did it on my sidewalk and it worked!!

Answer 5

"Moss transplanting can be performed year-round. However, the most ideal times of the year are spring (Late March through mid-June) and fall (September through November). It should be noted that although the hot summer months are not ideal, our company has experienced excellent results with several large projects during hot periods in July and August. The key to success with these applications was most likely due to the sprinkler systems that had been previously installed at the sites. Winter is also fine, provided the ground is not frozen, and is free of snow (obviously!)


Preparing the area & transplanting moss
The critical elements here are a clear, bare, compacted surface that is free of leaves, weeds, and other debris. The soil surface should be gently scratched with a rake to slightly roughen the soil area (dug into slightly for Haircap moss to compensate for attached soil). Following a spray treatment for pH adjustment, the soil should be made damp, and the moss itself should be pressed out flat. H20 Retention Gel is recommended for transplanting into drier areas, or for areas that won't be watered regularly.

The area should then be thoroughly SOAKED and the moss should be pressed very firmly into the soil (a heavy roller filled with water works best for large areas). All of our moss products should then be watered again. (Try to do transplanting on a cloudy or rainy day if possible). WHEN YOUR MOSS ARRIVES, PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP IT OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND AS COOL AS POSSIBLE. If moss gets too hot while packaged, it may not live, as it could begin to mold or rot..

Care for moss following transplanting

Another critical element for long-term success is keeping leaves and debris from accumulating on the moss (this can kill the moss underneath). There are several ways to
achieve this:
- A leaf blower. These can be noisy and polluting, but in addition to clearing leaves that fall on existing moss, they can be very helpful for initially clearing large areas where moss is to be established (raking to bare soil will obviously achieve the same goal).
- A broom. A light touch is required here, as care must be taken not to peel back the moss.
- One-quarter-inch mesh netting.

The mesh netting is perhaps the best all around solution. This limp, reusable netting is UV stable, virtually invisible, and is excellent for catching falling leaves, and for protecting newly established moss from birds and rodents that like to pull up moss in search of insects, grubs and worms. This material can also perform the dual roll of functioning as a deer or bird barrier for ornamental shrubs, ground covers, or berry bushes.

High heeled shoes, repeated heavy foot traffic, and running children do not bode well for moss. Light foot traffic with flat-soled shoes is fine. Dry moss is much more likely to "scuff" or peel up, so regular watering or misting not only keeps moss a lustrous green, but also significantly minimizes damage from pedestrian traffic or from birds.

The most important thing to remember following transplanting is to water or mist the moss regularly for the first 3 weeks or more if necessary. This can be done any time of the day, and should be performed whenever the moss looks or feels dry. Note: Haircap Moss may appear dried out and shriveled upon receipt of delivery. A thorough watering will restore the plants to there normal appearance in just a few minutes!

Watering will obviously not be necessary if a misting system is utilized. Moss Acres is offering a cost-effective, portable, and easy to set up misting system that easily attaches to any garden hose. The fine mist that this system produces is perfect for greatly increasing the odds of your moss surviving and spreading. Not only does a mister keep the moss and soil bed moist, but it also dramatically raises humidity and lowers temperature - both conditions that mosses naturally thrive in."