Some gardeners hate it – other gardeners, like me, cannot get enough of it. What am I talking about? Moss. Moss is a simple little plant that does not have conventional roots, stems, or leaves. Moss is any species of the class ‘Bryopsida’ and is part of the division ‘Bryophyta’. ‘Bryophyta’ means the first green land plants to develop during the evolutionary process. Moss is thought to have evolved from

December 2009. An ancient temple said to have been established by the monk Gyoki during the Nara Period, Saiho-ji Temple was restored and converted into a Zen temple by the monk Muso Soseki in 1339. The precincts are covered by more than 120 types of moss, resembling a beautiful green carpet – thus its other name, Kokedera Temple, which literally means “Moss Temple.” The garden, designated as a special place

Jagged Moss was formed by long-time pond garden enthusiast and koi hobbyist Clarke Smith. Clarke brings many years of strong design and communication skills to the art of creating inspiring Japanese gardens and elegant koi ponds. A Japanese garden will touch you spiritually; it is intended to calm and satisfy your senses. In fact, medical research proves that a Japanese garden will even lower your blood pressure. With fine craftsmanship

Polyscias Makes a great indoor bonsai Product DescriptionMing Aralia Bonsai Tree (Polyscias) The Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree likes warmer temperatures of 60 to 70 degrees and above. Place the plant in bright filtered light near a sunny window and/or under artificial light with a minimum of 150 footcandles. They are an easy to grow bonsai. Native to Brazil. Ming Aralia Bonsai Tree is growing in a 7 1/2″ x 5

Moss is either loved or hated in the garden. People very often passionately rake it away. Why not to look at it as blessing to your garden? Its kinds are very difficult to recognize – you need proper book for that and magnifying glass. I don’t remember since when I love moss. I think since always. Soft, fragile and moist. In my garden moss is welcomed everywhere. I try to

It’s my own version of a Japanese Zen Garden … miniature style of course~