30 Mind Blowing Facts About Fern Moss You Never Knew! #tnnursery #garden #mossgarden #moss #fyp

Hey guys, it's Bailey with TN Nursery. Today I'm telling y'all all about our fern moss. We got to harvest this, this morning because it rained. Uh, it gets its name from tiny, uh, from its tiny little fronds that resemble immature fern leaves. It's native to North America and it thrives in forests and shaded landscapes. A lot of people use it as a natural ground cover in shade gardens and woodland landscapes. It thrives in moist, acidic soil and spreads quickly once it's established. It's a non-flowering plant. It reproduces by spores, kind of like mushrooms, instead of seeds. It's an evergreen and it stays green all year round in your garden. It helps retain moisture in soil, improving humidity around plants. It's one of the best mosses used for soil erosion due to its dense mat form in nature. People love using it in fairy gardens and bonsai gardens and terrariums due to its fern, vine-like structure. It can grow on soil, on wood, even decaying logs. It's very versatile. It plays a very vital role in ecosystems with small animals like lizards and birds. It's non-toxic and it's safe for kids, pets, and wildlife. It's commonly used for green roofing. People use it on their roofs when they don't want to— you know, it makes your electric bill go down. Fern moss has been used in medicine to treat and dress wounds. It's a slow-growing plant, but when it takes root, it spreads beautifully. It can be used as a natural mulch, uh, alternative in shade gardens. It's just an all-around great plant. It's considered one of the most aesthetically pleasing mosses due to its beautiful foliage.