Growing Moss Between Flagstones: A Beautiful Alternative

Moss between pavers isn't a problem — it's a design opportunity. In shady, moist areas where grass struggles, moss creates a lush, low-maintenance carpet that softens hardscapes and thrives with minimal care.

Why Moss Works

Moss prefers acidic, compacted, low-nutrient soils with consistent moisture and shade — conditions that defeat most turfgrasses. Instead of fighting it, embrace moss where it wants to grow.

Establishing Moss Intentionally

Blend a "moss milkshake" using equal parts buttermilk (or yogurt) and water with a handful of existing moss. Blend until smooth, then paint or spray onto clean, moist stones. Keep damp for several weeks until established. Coffee grounds lightly worked into the soil lower pH to encourage moss.

Avoid salt-based deicers in winter — they kill moss permanently. With proper conditions, a moss pathway stays green year-round and requires no mowing, fertilizing, or watering once established.