Moss on trees

I love moss, especially on trees. I recently saw these wonderful mosses growing on some trees and just had to take some photos.
Isn’t the moss and lichen growth amazing?

This tree looks like someone decorated it for Christmas...

Most people think of moss as bad, but it's not. Ok, it's not something you want on your walkways to your front door as wet moss can cause you to slip and fall. And you don't want a lot of moss growth on your roof shingles otherwise you can get a leaky roof.

But moss in the right places is beautiful, especially in a garden or dripping from tree branches or rocks. And mosses help trees in our forests by helping to keep the ground moisture from evaporating. Basically, moss is like a mulch. And moss is a beautiful green color when moisture is abundant.

I encourage moss to grow in my flower pots instead of using mulch to keep my flowers from drying out between waterings.

Ever seen a stream or waterfall in the woods? Moss clings to surrounding rocks and trees...moss really likes moisture. The more moisture, the better they grow.

Did you know that moss is an indicator of air quality? Moss doesn’t grow well in polluted areas. But it grows like crazy in areas with clean air and water.

And contrary to common belief, mosses and lichens do not kill other plants. Mosses and lichens derive their nutrients and moisture from the air. So when you see moss on a tree, don't worry. Moss and lichens won't kill it.

So look around and admire the beauty of mosses wherever you are.