Mossy habitat can support bevy of ornamentals

Brunnera leaves and flowers are pictured against moss. Aside from the fact moss is pretty, generally weed-free and welcoming to some very special garden ornamentals.
(Photo by VALLE NOVAK)

Brunnera leaves are showcased in this area using native landscaping.

Valle Novak

by VALLE NOVAK Contributing Writer
| November 28, 2021 1:00 AM

Depending on individual property sites in our high-county North Idaho surroundings, area residents generally share an acidic soil situation — conducive to moss.

Hills and mountains, rocky terrain, lakes and waterways and the plethora of trees, shrubs and groundcover all contribute to this...