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That when collecting it will look great, but once you put it where you water a lot ,it will start to get much thicker/taller than when collected. Depending on your tree size it could matter. Also in most cases when collecting you will get a clump of soil (dirt) that when applied to your bonsai, and watered, will start blending with your bonsai soil, and possibly create a rotten problem.

You can buy a moss spore package at most any bonsai nursery, this might do a better job.

Bill

9-May-2006	#8
Mcspeed bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Mar-2006 Location: West Springfield Massachusetts Country: USA USDA Zone: zone 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,203	My experience is - That when collecting it will look great, but once you put it where you water a lot ,it will start to get much thicker/taller than when collected. Depending on your tree size it could matter. Also in most cases when collecting you will get a clump of soil (dirt) that when applied to your bonsai, and watered, will start blending with your bonsai soil, and possibly create a rotten problem. You can buy a moss spore package at most any bonsai nursery, this might do a better job. Bill