How to Grow (or Kill) Moss

People either love moss or hate it. For every gardener who tries the buttermilk in the blender trick, there is a homeowner searching the shelves for a moss eradicator. Being in the "If it's green, it can stay." camp, I'm quite fond of the moss in my yard. I especially love it covering stone and ornaments, like the mill stone, at right. Moss lovers are willing to pay a pretty price for an instantly aged piece like this.

About's Landscaping Guide covers both sides of the coin in Moss Plants: Shade Garden Favorite an Alternative to Lawns. David tells us how to make the most of it and how to get rid of it.

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