Mosser Lee

Buying Guide: Soil Covers, Moss and Vase Fillers

Soil Covers and Decorative Stone
Desert Sand, White Sand, River Rock and White Pearl Stone come in 5 lb sizes as soil covers for indoor and outdoor container plants. Red Lava Rock is sold in a 2 lb size. Marble Nuggets make a decorative top layer for planters and pots, and Tuscan Gems is sold as decorative stone.

Moss, Charcoal and Vase Fillers
Organic Natural Sphagnum Moss is sold in 432 cu in and is noted for absorbing and retaining 20 times its weight in water. Organic Green Sheet Moss, sold in 325 sq in, can be cut with scissors and shaped for crafts. Elegant Blue Gems and Crystal Gems are sold as vase fillers, with Crystal Gems sold for clear vases.

Testing Soil with a pH Meter
The Soil Master Analog Moisture, Light and pH Meter measures soil moisture, light and pH in the ground and in plant containers. Testing and comparing the results to standards can help you decide what your plants need. It is sold as a pack of 12.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mosser Lee make?
Mosser Lee offers soil covers such as sand, river rock and reindeer moss, glass gem and stone vase fillers, decorative stone and marble nuggets, sheet and sphagnum moss, horticultural charcoal, and a Soil Master meter that measures moisture, light and pH.

How do I choose the right soil cover or filler?
Choose by use. Sand, gravel or moss works as a soil cover over plant soil, while glass gems or marble nuggets suit clear vases and terrariums. Check the size on each package, such as 5 lb or 2.2 lb, against the amount you need, and measure your container first.

Which moss is for which job?
Sphagnum moss is a moss that absorbs and retains water, and Sheet moss is for decorative soil cover and crafts. Reindeer moss is sold as a soil cover in 3 oz. Match the size on your package to the area you plan to cover.