Creating a Beach Pebble Rock Garden with Irish/Scottish Moss

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Written by: kingshit
Category: Plants
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  • Family: Flowering Plants
  • Subfamily: Sunflower
  • Subfamily: Pine
  • Subfamily: Green Algae
  • Subfamily: Moss
  • Subfamily: Fern
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Native Area: North America
  • Soil Type: Clay

Site Selection & Soil Prep

  • Partial shade, moist soil
  • Cardboard/landscape fabric barrier
  • 2-3" topsoil + compost layer

Drainage

  • 1" coarse sand/gravel base
  • Tamp soil for stability

Pebble Arrangement

Natural grouping with varied sizes (1-3"). Leave 1-2" gaps for moss.

Moss planting

Moss Planting

6-8" spacing between plugs. Press roots into contact with soil.

Care Routine

Spring: Rake debris

Summer: Increase watering

Fall: Heavy mulch

Winter: Protect roots

Essential Tools

Shovel
Landscape Fabric
Sand
Moss Plugs

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