Nothing going on without moss - moss can also be a real enrichment in the garden. You can find out which types are particularly decorative here.
Mosses do not have a good reputation in the garden world: This group of plants is often considered a weed that causes trouble, especially in the lawn, and has to be removed at great expense. In fact, the diverse plants can also be used decoratively in the garden, where they particularly impress with their easy-care nature. The diversity of the plant group, which is said to have more than 1,000 species in Germany alone, makes them a beautiful addition to the garden. In the traditional Japanese Zen gardens, moss is even used as the only plant. You can find out here which types of moss are particularly decorative and therefore suitable for the garden.
1. Golden Maidenhair Moss
When they think of mosses, many people think of small, herbaceous plants. But the golden maidenhair moss (Polytrichum commune) doesn't fit into this picture at all: The plant can reach up to half a meter in height - making it one of the giants among the mosses found here. The golden maidenhair moss prefers a moist and slightly acidic substrate, which is why it is ideal for bog beds. With its red-orange spore receptacles and its star-shaped leaves, the plant quickly proves to be a real eye-catcher and also provides an ideal base for many other moor plants.
Even if its name is not particularly well known - almost everyone has seen the silver moss (Bryum argenteum) at some point. The small plant is characterized by its particular hardness and adaptability, so that it is one of the most common mosses in inner cities and prefers to grow in the cracks of asph alt or on rocks. In the garden, the silvery-green moss is particularly suitable for greening joints and looks extremely decorative, especially in combination with natural stone. The small plant proves to be particularly hard-wearing and easily survives longer periods of drought.
3. Fountain Liverwort
Hardly any other moss is as widespread as fountain liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha). The species occurs almost everywhere from the arctic regions to the rainforest and is considered to be extremely flexible. The fountain liverwort does not need specific soil and light conditions, nor does it react to air pollution or heavy metals. A certain basic moisture alone must be available for the cultivation of the liverwort. In the garden, the species is characterized by its fleshy, green leaves and its small breeding cups, which make the plant a real ornament. However, the plant owes its unusual name to its healing abilities: in the past it was used to treat all kinds of liver problems, but today it is used to treat fungal diseases due to its strong fungicidal effect.
Whether in Christmas cribs or floral arrangements - white moss (Leucobryum glaucum) is one of the most commonly used types of moss when it comes to decorative purposes. But this type of moss is not only suitable for handicrafts: With its hemispherical, cushion-shaped growth and its light green colour, the plant is also particularly decorative in the garden. It is particularly impressive because of its easy-care nature. Since the white moss is one of the periodically wet plants, it can also survive long periods of drought unscathed, turning white. As soon as it comes into contact with water again, the plant regenerates and takes on a fresh green again. However, collecting the white moss in nature is now prohibited, because the plant has become rare and is therefore under protection.
5. Sparse Kranzmoos
The sparse wreath moss (Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus), also known as the sparse wrinkled peter, has already driven many gardeners to despair, because this type of moss is particularly fond of lawns. The reason for this lies in the particularly robust way in which the Sparrige Kranzmoos withstands regular lawn mowing without any problems. In addition, the interesting moss is one of the few types of moss that thrives on both poor and nutrient-rich soils. But you don't always have to be annoyed about the small plant in the lawn - if you are looking for an easy-care lawn replacement, you will not only find one with the Sparrigen Kranzmoosbeautiful, but also a particularly robust and step-resistant alternative.