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Moss - 2 Questions
Hello. I would appreciate some assistance. I live on Long Island, in zone 7.
I have a brick walkway and brick patio, both in full sun. Moss has been growing between the bricks. My wife and I rather like the look. Whenever grass or weeds begin to take between the bricks, I use Roundup, as I don't want them growing there for the way it looks, and so that their growth and roots don't upset the lay of the bricks. I understand that moss doesn't have true roots like other plants. Will the moss growth eventually push the bricks aside, or don't I have anything to worry about in that regard for some time? I suppose that if it eventually gets bad I can use Roundup at a later date to kill or control it. Moss seems to do rather well in our yard, in both full and part shade. Again, we rather like the look. Is the abundance of moss growth indicative though of any soil, moisture, or any other problem we should be aware of? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer. |
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Moss - 2 Questions
On Thu, 15 May 2003 21:28:53 GMT, "saabdued"
wrote: Hello. I would appreciate some assistance. I live on Long Island, in zone 7. I have a brick walkway and brick patio, both in full sun. Moss has been growing between the bricks. My wife and I rather like the look. Whenever grass or weeds begin to take between the bricks, I use Roundup, as I don't want them growing there for the way it looks, and so that their growth and roots don't upset the lay of the bricks. I understand that moss doesn't have true roots like other plants. Will the moss growth eventually push the bricks aside, or don't I have anything to worry about in that regard for some time? I suppose that if it eventually gets bad I can use Roundup at a later date to kill or control it. Moss seems to do rather well in our yard, in both full and part shade. Again, we rather like the look. Is the abundance of moss growth indicative though of any soil, moisture, or any other problem we should be aware of? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer. Moss is very common here in E TN (zone 7). It grows exceptionally well in shady, moist, acidic areas. Our pond has a stone walkways around the perimeter and moss is growing in the cracks. I pull out the weeds by hand to keep chemicals out of the pond (which could kill the fish). Anyway, you might do a pH test on your soil, and apply lime if needed. I don't think the moss will move the bricks, but rather help keep the soil from washing away. |
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Moss - 2 Questions
saabdued wrote:
I understand that moss doesn't have true roots like other plants. Will the moss growth eventually push the bricks aside, I've not heard of moss being able to move bricks or rocks. You might find, however, that the moss might begin to grow ON the bricks. Moss seems to do rather well in our yard, in both full and part shade. Again, we rather like the look. Is the abundance of moss growth indicative though of any soil, moisture, or any other problem we should be aware of? Mosses like damp somewhat shady areas--emphasis on the word "damp". Mosses are attractive little plants--some species more than others. Bill -- Bill and Nancy Weiler Tony, Wisconsin http://home.centurytel.net/spinandfish/spinandfish |
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Moss - 2 Questions
The moss shouldn't affect the lay of the bricks, in fact I've never seen it
happen. Moss lawns, to my tastes, are wonderful. Usually moss 'taking over' an established lawn is indicative of too much shade and a slowly acidifying soil. Dave "saabdued" wrote in message news Hello. I would appreciate some assistance. I live on Long Island, in zone 7. I have a brick walkway and brick patio, both in full sun. Moss has been growing between the bricks. My wife and I rather like the look. Whenever grass or weeds begin to take between the bricks, I use Roundup, as I don't want them growing there for the way it looks, and so that their growth and roots don't upset the lay of the bricks. I understand that moss doesn't have true roots like other plants. Will the moss growth eventually push the bricks aside, or don't I have anything to worry about in that regard for some time? I suppose that if it eventually gets bad I can use Roundup at a later date to kill or control it. Moss seems to do rather well in our yard, in both full and part shade. Again, we rather like the look. Is the abundance of moss growth indicative though of any soil, moisture, or any other problem we should be aware of? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer. |
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I think you have moss because you use lots of fertilizers and water
frequently. Even if the moss were to accumulate to where it was very clumpy, you would kick it over and say, 'oh my isn't that something'. As for an indication of your soil, I wonder if you laid the bricks in sand or in the soil. Long Island has what for soil? Sandy loam I think, was all potato farms there, like here on Cape Cod. (I am worried about my moss bed. We have a new moth they call the "munch worm". I need those leaves for my shade.) TK Phisherman wrote: On Thu, 15 May 2003 21:28:53 GMT, "saabdued" wrote: Hello. I would appreciate some assistance. I live on Long Island, in zone 7. I have a brick walkway and brick patio, both in full sun. Moss has been growing between the bricks. My wife and I rather like the look. Whenever grass or weeds begin to take between the bricks, I use Roundup, as I don't want them growing there for the way it looks, and so that their growth and roots don't upset the lay of the bricks. I understand that moss doesn't have true roots like other plants. Will the moss growth eventually push the bricks aside, or don't I have anything to worry about in that regard for some time? I suppose that if it eventually gets bad I can use Roundup at a later date to kill or control it. Moss seems to do rather well in our yard, in both full and part shade. Again, we rather like the look. Is the abundance of moss growth indicative though of any soil, moisture, or any other problem we should be aware of? Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer. Moss is very common here in E TN (zone 7). It grows exceptionally well in shady, moist, acidic areas. Our pond has a stone walkways around the perimeter and moss is growing in the cracks. I pull out the weeds by hand to keep chemicals out of the pond (which could kill the fish). Anyway, you might do a pH test on your soil, and apply lime if needed. I don't think the moss will move the bricks, but rather help keep the soil from washing away. |
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