This combination makes moss as accessible to water as possible. Whether it is the humidity in the air, rainfall, or flowing from a nearby source, mosses need water to live.

I not only allow moss to thrive where it naturally grows in my garden, but I also encourage its spread. If you live in an environment where moss thrives, you might also consider doing the same.

Moss serves many purposes in the yard -- it can be ornamental or act as a ground cover. Just be sure you're getting the right type for your needs and location.

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Water Filtration: Some moss species help purify water by absorbing contaminants. Benefits to Wildlife: Many beneficial insects live inside or under moss, providing a source of food for many ...

The impacts from the winter storm are still being felt in parts of Jackson County as two cities remain under boil water notices.

MOSS LANDING – Three years ago, Ignacio Garcia stood in his driveway off a dirt road just north of Moss Landing next to a half-dozen large bottles of water, water he needed because his and his ...

This little moss withstands deadly blasts of radiation, extreme cold and dehydration — and could probably survive on Mars.

Lichens and mosses live everywhere they can! They prefer moist areas, and happily live in aquatic and marine environments. By the ocean, lichen forms vivid orange streaks on sea-side rocks. In ...

Here are 10 fascinating facts about Spanish moss. 1. Spanish moss is not actually moss ... The plant has an incredibly misleading name: Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is not a moss at all.

Moss Point High School sustained significant roof and water damage from Monday's storms. School Superintendent Dr. Oswago Harper tells us what he's seen so far.