Drought is less of an issue for container-grown moss, but the cold can still pose a problem. This is when moss is the easiest to find, as late summer brings droughts, and both fall and winter bring frosts and snow that can kill moss or drive it to dormancy. If you’re collecting moss from outdoors, then it’s best to begin looking in spring to early summer. The moisture helps loosen the roots of the moss, and helps ensure that your moss won’t dry out between its starting location and its new home. However, if you’re transplanting moss from your yard, garden, or container, then you can gently water the moss beforehand. Just after a light rainfall is best if you’re getting your moss from outdoors. No matter where you’re transplanting the moss from, you should do so when the soil is moist, but not muddy. In this way, transplanting can actually be a propagation method. If you transplant only part of the moss, then both the original moss and the transplanted moss will continue to grow and spread. If you’re moving your moss from one container to another, you can transplant your moss whenever it fills or almost fills the container it’s in. Natalia Hrynovets/Shutterstock When you should transplant moss If the moss won’t stay flat and flush to the ground, you can secure it in place with a stick through the center or a bit of garden net or twine. The moss will naturally spread and grow to fill in gaps over time. If you have multiple pieces of moss, spread them out. You don’t need to worry about digging a hole for it to sit in, but you should press it gently, yet firmly, into the ground. Lay your moss flat on the surface of the ground, root-side down. Water the soil before adding your moss, to stimulate growth and prevent the moss from drying out. Make sure the top layer of soil is loose, not compacted, so that the moss has something to grip onto. The new location should be shady, moist, and free from weeds. Once your moss is free, place it in a container until your garden or pot is ready for planting. Brush any dirt, leaves, or bugs off the moss and out of its roots.
The ideal transplant is one that keeps the moss in one piece. You may need to pry the moss up, but be as gentle as possible. Gently slide your object of choice or hand under the moss and lift. To transplant your moss, you can either use your hands (we recommend using gloves if you’re transplanting from the woods), or a flat object with a handle, such as a spatula or butter knife. How will the summer solstice affect your garden? What you need to know The 6 best zone 6 fruit trees you can grow for a delicious harvest What you need to know about finding the perfect peony fertilizer and how to choose one for lush blooms
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