MOSS - it Grows Without Soil and Absorbs 4 Times More CO2 Than Trees

 

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Moss! An Unsung Hero of Climate Action!

Did you know that moss absorbs 4 times more CO2 than trees? 

Thriving in diverse environments - it grows without soil

It is providing natural air conditioning and cooling for cities.

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Benefits of Moss

• Moisture retention. This plant has an exceptional ability to retain water. It is like a sponge, and this directly benefits the surrounding plants, which take advantage of the moisture that the moss transmits to the soil so that their seeds germinate.
  
  
• Erosion control. Moss is capable of generating a very dense layer on the soil, which reduces the erosion that both rain and wind are capable of causing. Something very important in areas where vegetation has been eliminated or degraded.
  
  
• Water filtration. This plant is like a natural filter. It is responsible for trapping dirt and pollution particles that are present in the water, thus helping to take care of the surrounding ecosystems.
  
  
• Habitat for wildlife. It is home to multiple organisms, many of them beneficial to other plants, such as insects or small mammals.

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Since moss has no roots, it must find other ways to absorb water and this is why it is frequently found in damp, shady areas. Moss also does not have seeds like many other plants do. It spreads by spore or division. 

Did you know that moss on plants is very beneficial? If you see that it has started to grow next to them, whether in the ground or in a pot, do not remove it. Because it will not compete with them for nutrients or water, and it will provide them with numerous good things.

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You can use moss as a natural alternative to tree bark or other materials commonly used to cover the ground. And you can even replace moss instead a lawn.

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Placed around plants in the garden, or even potted plants, it helps retain soil moisture, reduces evaporation and protects roots against extreme temperatures. It can serve as mulch or mulching, and rockery gardens.

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In rock gardens, you can use this plant to create a natural look and add texture. It involves placing pieces of moss between the stones to simulate natural growth in humid and shady areas.

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Stop removing moss from buildings, walls, and roofs! Instead, let's harness its climate benefits. 

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I saw beautiful moss lawns in England, Ireland, in Washington State, and on Vancouver Island.

How to grow such a lawn  - if you live in a suitable climate - is explained on this website:

https://www.thespruce.com/create-low-maintenance-moss-lawn-2152704

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