Re: Plants for Shade under Oak tree!

Nancy Lowe wrote:
> 
> >Regarding the moss growing under the oak tree - I read once that a
> landscape architect
> >sprayed buttermilk on the rocks to grow moss around a pond.  Will this
> work?  I'd
> >like to have moss on my rocks and if it will work, I'd rather not dig
> the moss that's
> >already growing on the ground.  I have sphagnum moss.  What kind of
> moss will buttermilk
> >grow?
> >Sheila
> >
> 
> Sheila:
> 
> I believe you have to mix some moss in with the buttermilk.  Our local
> horticulturist suggest digging up some moss (the kind that just shows up
> in damp, shady, acidic areas) toss it in a blender with buttermilk or
> yoghurt, and spray the mixture on.  Two things:  you have to have the
> right growing conditions (damp, shade, acid) for it to grow well, and I
> understand that it smells pretty bad for awhile! :-)  She suggests it
> frequently when people complain that they can't get grass to grow
> because it's too shady.
> 
> I haven't tried it, personally, because I already have tons of moss in
> my yard!
> 
> Good luck!
> Nancy Lowe
> Arkansas, zone 7
 I wonder what that could do for pets in the yard. Do you think they
would eat the moss because it tasted like food? WOuld it kill them? 
I don't have any shade but I just thought I would mention it as the
thought popped into my head.
 Windy


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