Attractive cushion moss (Leucobryum glaucum) grows in charming clumps or mounds that are sure to stand out in any garden. Rock cap moss (Dicranum spp.) is a good choice for deep shade. It can be ...

Moss is often the bane of lawns and gardens, thriving in those wet, shadowy spots. It creates dense, mat-like clumps that battle with your grass over every drop of moisture and nutrients.

For example, sidewalk moss (Bryum caespiticium) tolerates full sun, but because it grows in clumps, it’s less desirable for a lawn. Nevertheless, most moss varieties will wilt or turn brown if ...