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Hi Arlene, I'm guessing you are asking about 'moss' as the green on the top of the soil. I have heard differing opinions as to the use of moss on the top. Most agree it is a show thing, and some feel it is only a show thing. It will make watering more difficult and will promote 'wet feet' in your tree. That said it does look real nice and a piece or two makeing up 25-40% of the soil cover is probably OK. I prefer to keep my trees moss free, but they are not show quality and I am a novice who does not need to make my watering habits more difficult.

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5-Apr-2002	#2
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	Re: Top soil on my junipers Hi Arlene, I'm guessing you are asking about 'moss' as the green on the top of the soil. I have heard differing opinions as to the use of moss on the top. Most agree it is a show thing, and some feel it is only a show thing. It will make watering more difficult and will promote 'wet feet' in your tree. That said it does look real nice and a piece or two makeing up 25-40% of the soil cover is probably OK. I prefer to keep my trees moss free, but they are not show quality and I am a novice who does not need to make my watering habits more difficult. __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing