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- Untying moss made easy - This is how stone and wood are concerned
- Fasten on stone - This is how it works with a hairnet
- Untying moss on wood - this is how it works with fishing line
- Tips
With fishing line and a corresponding shape moss balls can be produced
Untying moss made easy - This is how stone and wood are concerned
In the nature-related equipment of terrariums and aquariums Moos provides helpful and decorative services. Likewise, orchid gardeners on Sphagnum do not want to give up their beautiful orchids on a branch in scene. How to properly untangle moss on stone and wood can be found out here.
Fasten on stone - This is how it works with a hairnet
Since moss needs no roots, it is one of the few plants that can settle on stone. This process can be speeded up by offering moss a fine cell thread (rhizoid) retainer. Cost-effective and uncomplicated, this is achieved with the use of gossamer hair nets, as they are available in every drugstore. This is how the plan succeeds:
On the opposite side of the stone tie the ends of the net together with a string or a cable tie. If you discover now unemoosted spots on the stone, you can put further moss with tweezers under the hairnet.
Untying moss on wood - this is how it works with fishing line
The hairnet method works primarily on a round base. To fix moss on a branch or unevenly shaped piece of wood, fishing line is an excellent binding material. Sewing thread is also considered for this purpose. How to do it right:
There is no reason to worry that fishing line or sewing thread will be visible later. The binding material is completely overgrown by the moss. You can therefore work safely and generously with the string.
Tips
In the field and forest are the most beautiful species of moss to discover, which can be tied up on wood and stone. As long as you only take small amounts for private use from nature, this is allowed. The collection of moss in nature reserves, however, is strictly prohibited, as many mosses are under strict nature conservation.