Most moss varieties are great plants for shady gardens in damp, humid climates. Typically, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight will quickly turn spongy green moss frazzled and brown.

MOSS-EUM: Martin offers moss varieties such as Polytrichum, Dicranum, Leucobryum, Climacium and Thuidium. Luckily, no knowledge of Latin is needed to successfully grow these varieties — just the ...