Moss poles mimic the texture of moist, mossy bark and provide physical support for your plants to grow aerial roots and climb upward. Moss poles also offer a way to train widely growing plants into an upright narrow form to fit better in small spaces. Sphagnum moss has several fantastic properties that will help you grow lush, healthy plants. It is moisture-retentive, has a fibrous texture that facilitates drainage, and is less prone to soil-borne diseases compared to most potting mixes. . . . #

Do you appreciate moss? There are around 20,000 different types of moss in the world. It is the oldest land plant, dating back over 400 million years. I started working on this moss garden in 2020 at our cottage in southwest New Hampshire (zone 5). There was already some moss there and I liked the way it looked so I started adding small pieces I got from the surrounding woods. I've learned that this is the best way to harvest it so it can regrow in that same area. It transplants best when it goe