Moss gardens have been flourishing in Japan for centuries now. Japanese have actually created vast areas of moss gardens and found that it is a better way to use this plant instead of buying chemicals to treat and make them vanish. In the United States however, this idea is just starting to be accepted by people but it seems to be seeing a heightened popularity in the near future.

Moss thrives in shaded places but still needs a bit of sunlight for photosynthesis. If you have a garden area that is shaded in most times of the day that no plant can thrive healthily, then creating a moss garden space is your next best option.

You do not have to buy moss from a plant nursery to propagate them in your garden. In fact, they are rarely available on sale. Surely though, they are already propagating somewhere in that shaded and moist area, just that waiting for them to spread widely on your preferred spot will take a long time. So all you have to do is do a simple manual labor to make them grow and multiply at a much faster rate. Here is how:

- Gather a mass of moss from your garden.

- Mix it in a blender with 2 cups of water and 2 cups of buttermilk.

- Use the lowest speed to mix everything.

- Produce a mixture resembling the consistency of a thin milk shake.

- Should you notice that the amount of moss is probably too little but you’ve ran out of places in your garden to get it from, don’t be shy to ask from your good neighbors. They might be more than willing to get rid of them anyway.

- Once the needed consistency is achieved, spread the mixture in areas where you want moss to grow.

- Take care of those spots by constantly sprinkling water and remove all debris.

There are plenty of moss garden ideas you can get online. Doing this as your next home project is a good idea, right?

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CAROL OF THE BIRDS

CAROL OF THE BIRDS

The Original! Featuring an enthusiastic ensemble of featherd choralists performing 14 popular holiday tweets.

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MORE CAROLS FROM THE BIRDS

MORE CAROLS FROM THE BIRDS

The Avain Chorale perfroms the holiday tweets for your listening pleasure. “…the wackiest, cleverest, chirpingest bag of bird calls so far…strange and wonderful music, unlike anything else your’ll hear…The effect is, at times, stupendous.” – Richard Banks, ChristmasReviews.com

THE NUTCRACKER TWEET

THE NUTCRACKER TWEET

The traditional Nutcracker Suite with a twist! This CD also includes other Tchaikovsky favorites.  “…a by-the-numbers re-tellings of The Nutcraker with more bird sound than you will believe, but with good, old-fashioned orchestral arrangements…” Richard Banks, ChristmasReviews.com

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BIRDS ON BROADWAY

BIRDS ON BROADWAY

The Avian Chorale showcases its whimsical talent with these favorite show tunes accompanied by the FowlHarmonic Orchestra. An all-time favorite!

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WINGS, STRINGS & OTHER THINGS

WINGS, STRINGS, AND OTHER THINGS

This beautifully orchestrated CD features the playful stylings of the Avian Chorale singing the melodies to popular classical compositions (you know them all!).

“…In my mind’s eye I saw the orchestra conductor, and a chorus of birds – all with rapt attention following their little bird-sized scores while coming in exactly on cue!” – Dr. W. Richardson, Professor Music, University of Wisconsin – Madison (Retired)

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