A good decoration idea?

The advantages of star moss when planting graves

That Star moss is characterized by various factors that are positive for permanent grave planting with little regular maintenance:

• it needs little or no fertilizer
• it is perennial and hardy
• at Locations in the Penumbra it is content with the rain as a water supply

While other plants sometimes look rather unsightly after flowering and withered inflorescences should be removed, they mature seeds from the flower stalks of the delicate flowers of the star moss, which due to their tiny size do not disturb the overall appearance. In addition, the flowers of Sagina subulata are white, which can symbolize purity and hope in the cemetery. Since the star moss only grows a few centimeters high, it does not overgrow grave lanterns or holy water containers.

Possible difficulties in planting star moss at the cemetery

For optical reasons, pure plant peat is usually used as a substrate in cemeteries, as it has a uniform black color. The star moss can cope with a somewhat acidic soil, but the peat-rich substrate stores rainwater very well. This can lead to a certain amount of waterlogging, which the star moss does not tolerate well. Before planting, the soil under the star moss should be made more permeable with sand. If a grave planted with star moss is not visited for an entire summer season, the plants may spread sideways beyond the edge of the grave. Cut Too much overgrown parts of the star moss simply with one Secateurs away. Since snails like to pounce on the star moss, a border barrier made of sharp-edged gravel split should be considered.

Combine the star moss with other decorative elements.

As the star moss initially forms approximately round cushions, this plant can be used to create decorative shapes on the grave area. Particularly attractive patterns can be created with brightly colored pebbles or bark mulch. In this way you also prevent unwanted foreign herb growth, against which the star moss can usually only hold its own badly.