Mosses (12 items found)

Transform your garden and indoor spaces with the diverse selection of natural mosses available at Ace Hardware. Whether you're creating a serene terrarium, adding texture to your landscaping or working on decorative projects, we offer many moss varieties to bring your vision to life. From classic sheet moss to decorative reindeer moss, our collection provides the quality and variety you need for successful gardening projects.

Is Moss Good for Gardens?

Mosses serve multiple practical purposes in your garden and landscaping projects. They help retain soil moisture, prevent erosion and create natural-looking ground cover in shaded areas. Mosses can transform challenging spots into lush green spaces when used with quality soils. Their natural water-retention properties make them excellent additions to garden beds and borders for reducing water consumption.

Different Types of Moss

Each type of moss offers unique textures, growth patterns and environmental preferences, making it important to understand their differences when selecting the right variety for your landscape or project.

• Sheet moss: Excels as ground cover in shaded areas and garden borders, creating a carpet-like appearance.
• Green sheet moss: For a natural-looking outdoor landscape, particularly effective in woodland gardens.
• Spanish moss: Adds Southern charm and dramatic flair to hanging arrangements, perfect for creating atmospheric garden spaces.
• Reindeer moss: Despite its name being a lichen, it provides excellent texture and color for craft projects and terrariums.
• Sphagnum moss: Invaluable for soil amendment, plant food retention and moisture retention in container gardens.

Moss for Terrariums and Indoor Gardens

For indoor gardening enthusiasts, mosses are essential components for creating stunning terrariums and greenhouse environments. Their natural beauty and low maintenance requirements make them perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners. Mosses thrive in humid environments and require minimal care while providing year-round greenery. They're particularly effective in creating miniature landscapes and adding visual interest to indoor plant displays.

How to Care for Moss

Moss is very low maintenance, but it still needs attention and proper care to thrive. Follow these helpful tips for proper moss care.

• Provide indirect light and consistently moist conditions
• Mist regularly to help maintain the humid environment
• Prepare soil and water thoroughly for strong establishment
• Protect your moss gardens from unwanted wildlife visitors with our selection of animal repellents
• Monitor pH levels, as most mosses prefer slightly acidic conditions
• Remove debris regularly to prevent decay and maintain aesthetic appeal
• Adjust care seasonally as some varieties may need extra protection during extreme weather

Shop Assorted Moss Near You at Ace

Visit your local Ace Hardware store to explore our selection of gardening mosses near you and get personalized guidance for your garden projects. Our helpful associates are ready to assist you in finding the right moss varieties to enhance your indoor and outdoor spaces. We can help you select the moss for your specific environment and offer helpful advice on establishment and maintenance techniques that will help ensure your moss garden thrives throughout the seasons.