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Article: Moss adapts to roles as ground cover, focal point or accent.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- October 10, 2002
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DULUTH, Minn. _ In moist shady spots, the velvety green carpet calms and soothes. Even in newer gardens, moss adds a comforting patina of age.
Moss will grow where nothing else will. With enough moisture, it will remain green all year. And if moss does dry out or turn brown, a good rain usually will revive it.
In autumn, as the air turns crisp, moss is in its glory. The cool, moist weather helps it grow and deepens its color that contrasts with the changing fall colors around it.
Whether moss lines a flagstone path, blankets the side of a tree trunk or clings to a rock wall, the tiny, primitive plant brings richness and serenity to a landscape. ...