Once thought of as a nuisance, moss is now being recognized for its contributions in creating healthy, low-maintenance, and ...

On the clay slopes of ravines, clinging to the rocks in shallow streams, and deep in the cypress domes lie our native mosses. Minute green remnants from the first organisms to ever colonize land, the ...

Moss thrives in damp, shaded areas with poor soil conditions where turfgrass struggles. Improving soil fertility, pH, drainage, and sunlight can help turfgrass out-compete moss. Moss is a native plant ...

A few years ago − another time far, far away − a friend at church asked me about a shade lawn issue they have had for a number of years. I don’t know how many calls I have received over the years ...

A friend is buying a new house, and he mentioned the idea of turning his lawn into a moss haven. Now, this friend of mine is known for some off-the-wall ideas, but it got me thinking – especially ...

Editor's note: Throughout the growing season, Mike Hogan, OSU Extension educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Franklin County, will answer gardening and home landscape questions submitted ...

Kokedama is a unique form of Japanese bonsai that features a living plant grown in a ball of soil, wrapped in moss and secured with string. The term “kokedama” comes from the Japanese words “koke,” ...

Did you plant violas, pansies or polyanthus in outdoor pots last autumn? DIf so, it's time to give them a health check now. Remove all dead leaves and pick off spent flowers, but handle your plants ...

What’s old is new again. That’s the case with kokedama, a centuries-old Japanese garden form that translates to moss ball. Local audiences are discovering this art form using plants and flowers. “It’s ...