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“This is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow.” —Gardens Illustrated
Moss is an extraordinary plant—it grows without roots, flowers, or stems. Despite being overlooked, in many ways, moss is perfect: it provides year-round color, excels in difficult climates, prevents soil erosion, and resists pests and disease. In The Magical World of Moss Gardening, bryophyte expert Annie Martin reveals how moss can be used in stunning, eco-friendly spaces. The beautifully illustrated guide includes basics on designing and planting a moss garden, as an inspiring tour of the most magical public and private moss gardens throughout the country.
- Sales Rank: #123932 in Books
- Published on: 2015-08-26
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.90" h x .60" w x 8.00" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Review
“[An] informative guide to a unique style of gardening.” —Publishers Weekly
“The author flawlessly blends botanical descriptions and artistic sensibilities so that evocative summaries, accompanied by vivid photos, help readers understand the tactile and visual delights of moss, as well as its environmental benefits…perfect for anyone interested in growing moss.” —Library Journal starred review
“Any conversation about the nuanced delights of moss gardening is usually overshadowed by lawn bores wanting to know how to eradicate the stuff. Here is the antidote. Martin’s whistle-stop survey of moss gardens from Japan to North America should convert even diehard moss-militants.” —The Financial Times
“Comprehensive, inspirational, and full of information, this is a fascinating books for anyone wanting to truly broaden the range of plants they grow…a very useful guide.” —Gardens Illustrated
“The bible for mossers.” —Asheville Citizen-Times
“Instead of eradicating this deer-resistant, pest-resistant, rootless, stemless wonder of a plant, Martin tells us how to encourage and cultivate it…Seeing these hushed and serene gardens makes me hope our climate continues to oblige in future summers.” —Pacific Northwest Magazine
“Down-to-earth advice on how to make the best use of bryophytes in the garden, with profiles of 25 of the most useful species.” —The Professional Gardener
“In her new book, Martin offers a realistic path to success with this plan, the ‘other’ green ground cover…Whether you’re a newcomer or a (somewhat) experienced grower who wants a successful moss landscape, the book offers insights and options to help you reach your goal.” —About.com
“As informed and informative as it is beautifully illustrated and thoroughly 'user friendly' in content and presentation, The Magical World of Moss Gardening is very highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review
“The Magical World of Moss Gardening will encourage and inspire anyone new to moss gardening.” —Pumpkin Beth
From the Back Cover
Mosses are a gardener’s dream. These emerald beauties thrive where nothing else grows, and they provide year-round interest in all climates. Deer-resistant and immune to typical garden insects and diseases, mosses offer erosion control and help prevent water run-off. Try placing these magical plants between rocks, along pathways, or even as a lawn for a velvety green backdrop. The variations in color, texture, shape, and even size will amaze you. In this inspiring guide, Annie Martin—Mossin’ Annie to her fans—covers the essentials for creating an extraordinary moss garden. With profiles of the best mosses to grow and expert tips on planting and care, you can create fascinating combinations and establish a verdant oasis to enjoy for years to come.
About the Author
Fascinated with mosses since childhood, Annie Martin has earned her reputation as an expert through years of personal research and experimentation with moss gardening methods. Owner of Mountain Moss Enterprises, Mossin’ Annie wears many moss hats: plant rescuer, farmer, landscaper, lecturer, educator, and now, author. Born and raised in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, she passionately advocates advantages of eco-friendly mosses by imparting how-to knowledge from a practical point of view. Furthermore, she emphasizes environmental benefits to our world while placing value on the interconnectedness of nature and the human spirit. To continue your journey through the magical world of mosses, visit her website mountainmoss.com.
Most helpful customer reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Put away your lawn mower!
By E. Davis
Excellent reference. One of the best moss guidebooks for homeowners who have the desire to replace unsustainable lawns or simply have an interesting feature in their garden. The photos are great quality and the information is perfect. We asked Annie to do a workshop at our university botanical gardens yesterday and she had the entire group captivated for hours. I recommend buying several books and giving them to friends and family members.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Extremely Thorough
By Talvi
The magical World of Moss Gardening is a very comprehensive examination of the subject: you'll learn a lot - perhaps more than you might actually need - about creating a moss garden. The focus is on 25 varieties that are easiest to transplant/grow/care and ensuring your mosses thrive once planted/transplanted.
The book breaks down as follows: Introduction (moss magic); Green Grandeur (a tour of moss gardens); Bryophyte Basics (botany and natural history of mosses); Mosses for Gardeners (25 bryophytes to know and grow); From Concept To Garden Plan (designing with mosses); Planting and Propagation (establishing your moss garden); Your Thriving Moss Garden (maintenance and troubleshooting).
Admittedly, although there is a clear love of mosses by the author, the text is extremely dry (ironically) and it is a bit of a sludge through the topics. And those wanting to transplant from the local forest will likely need to stick with mosses that come from garden centers since that is a focus. But just about every subject - from ideal soil types to signs of moss stress/unhappiness - is covered thoroughly and in depth. This is more a moss bible than just a guidebook.
On the first read through of the book, I was quite overwhelmed despite a great love of moss gardens. I plan to tackle it again in Winter, though, so I am prepared in Spring to begin with the designs I've made from the book and create a more robust moss garden. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
The photos of mosses and moss gardens are beautiful, and for that it gets 5 stars as ...
By CRISTI A CAVE
I'm divided about this book. If I wanted to be a moss gardener, it would certainly provide me with all the information I needed, and for that, it gets 5 stars. The photos of mosses and moss gardens are beautiful, and for that it gets 5 stars as well. But while the author repeatedly emphasizes ecology and ecosystems and being in touch with nature, she has made it clear that moss gardening is a profoundly anti-ecological activity. To plant and maintain and moss garden, one needs to be vigilant against all other forms of plant life, sweeping, blowing, and plucking it to prevent it from intruding. Autumn leaves, pine needles, nuts, seeds, debris, bird poop, deer and rabbit poop--all needs to be meticulously removed. Horrible birds might come and try to eat bugs from your moss, or poop on it or scuff up it up. (Dear God!) Rush to remove all the parts of nature that are truly nature: mulch and decomposition are your enemy. The end-result of all of this is a tidy little paradise that is in profound ecological imbalance, with a preponderance of only a few species (like spiders and slugs). I love mosses as much as anyone, which is why I wanted to see this book, but really the book--and "moss gardening"--is for the sorts of people who like manicured, artificial surroundings. No birds or deer: just stone lanterns and plastic fairies. I would quibble with the idea of electrical leaf-blowers being better than gas-powered ones. In fact, I would quibble with the idea of any leaf-blower being an ecologically sane gardening instrument. Certainly gas-powered motors use petroleum, but electrical leaf-blowers do not yet run on solar power. Electricity comes from coal-burning plants, which acidifies lakes and kills fish, or from dams, which destroy migrant fish species, or from nuclear plants, which create nuclear waste that ends up irradiating either our aquifers or our oceans. So if you are one of those hoping to create a moss garden, please re-think the whole leaf-blower thing. I suppose the final straw came toward the end of the book, where she describes "dancing" with a salamander. (Translation: Terrifying it over an interminable period of time. Salamanders do not dance). It's a beautiful book, but really best for those who don't know much about nature and just want to create some pretty artificial surroundings for themselves--the sort who would like formal gardens, for instance. There's nothing wrong with those, of course! They just aren't for me.
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