Moss gardens are the easiest of gardens to grow and maintain. Moss is a primitive form of plant life that can thrive in conditions that kill other plants. The one thing that moss must have is a high level of moisture. Since we live in one of the most humid climates in America, we Houstonians have an ideal environment for the cultivation of aesthetically pleasing plantings of moss.One of the reasons moss is so hardy is that it does not need a root system to survive. Moss absorbs its nutrients through tiny stem-like structures called rhizoids. Depending on the species of moss you plant, these rhizoids will fan out under the ground, grow along the surface of rocks, or embed themselves in decaying wood. They absorb water and nutrients directly from their surroundings.
Because of this, a moss garden can be planted anywhere in your yard provided that the conditions of that location supports the species of moss you plant. There are thousands of different species, and all thrive on high concentrations of moisture. Generally
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