Fresh Moss

Our fresh moss is carefully handpicked in Northeast Scotland through agreements with local working forest owners—collected just before forestry operations would otherwise destroy it. We’re proud to supply award-winning show gardens at RHS Chelsea Flower Show and BBC Gardeners’ World Live every year.
Whether you need a handful for a terrarium or large quantities for landscaping or Japanese gardens, we pick to order and can accommodate a wide range of projects. Perfect as a plant pot topper, for moss art, or any green-fingered creation.

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  • Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss Component Grade - Ideal for Wreaths

    Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss Component Grade – Ideal for Wreaths

    From: £6.00

    Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss – Ethically Handpicked in Scotland

    A 15 litre bag (about 5kg) of this moss will make 12-15 8″ wreaths.

    Enhance your plant care routine, reptile habitat, or crafting projects with our Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss, sustainably handpicked from private land in the Scottish Highlands. This is a component grade sphagnum moss, meaning it may include a natural mix of green, pink, and brown colours-or even be fully brown-along with natural woodland debris such as twigs, pine needles, leaves, and pieces of bark. It is non-cleaned and unprocessed, offered at an affordable price to reduce waste and make ethical, sustainable moss more accessible for everyday use. This natural and eco-friendly sphagnum moss bundle is ideal for anyone seeking a high-quality, multi-purpose material that supports both healthy growth and creative projects.

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  • Bag fresh sphagnum moss in pink

    Fresh Premium Sphagnum Moss In Pink

    From: £6.00

    We handpick our gorgeous Sphagnum moss from our exclusive sites in the North of Scotland. In these locations there are forestry operations, so we carefully pick our moss before these areas are disturbed by the machinery.

    We also spread our picking around our sites so as not to overpick any specific area.

    We have Sphagnum moss in either our ‘classic’ green/brown or natural stunning pink varieties.

    • Make your own moss pole, we recommend about 250g per 30cm of pole you want to make.
    • Use in your substrate mixes – for example, mix it with sand to make the perfect carnivorous plant soil.
    • Use as a layer in your terrarium as a natural alternative to mesh above the drainage layer.
    • Ideal for propagation – especially ‘string’ plants like string of hearts, string of pearls etc

    You can see an example of it in the photos and in our YouTube moss pole installation guide here

    Please note that as this is natural moss there will be some variances in colour.

    The moss looks wonderful when paired with one of our green or pink moss poles.

    Fresh moss is also super useful for propagation – see the photos for an example where the moss helped my variegated string of hearts cuttings produce roots. We also have a video on IGTV here

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  • Bag fresh sphagnum moss in classic green/brown - 100g

    Fresh Premium Sphagnum Moss In Classic Green/Brown

    From: £4.00

    We handpick our gorgeous Sphagnum moss from our exclusive sites in the North of Scotland. In these locations there are forestry operations, so we carefully pick our moss before these areas are disturbed by the machinery.

    We also spread our picking around our sites so as not to overpick any specific area.

    We have Sphagnum moss in either our ‘classic’ green/brown or natural stunning pink varieties.

    • Make your own moss pole, we recommend about 250g per 30cm of pole you want to make.
    • Use in your substrate mixes – for example, mix it with sand to make the perfect carnivorous plant soil.
    • Use as a layer in your terrarium as a natural alternative to mesh above the drainage layer.
    • Ideal for propagation – especially ‘string’ plants like string of hearts, string of pearls etc

    You can see an example of it in the photos and in our YouTube moss pole installation guide here

    Please note that as this is natural moss there will be some variances in colour.

    The moss looks wonderful when paired with one of our green or pink moss poles.

    Fresh moss is also super useful for propagation – see the photos for an example where the moss helped my variegated string of hearts cuttings produce roots. We also have a video on IGTV here

    Please note that for larger quantities (20kg+) it may take us a few extra days to process this order

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  • Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss Mixed Colours

    Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss Mixed Colours

    From: £5.00

    Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss Mix Colours

    Highland Moss Fresh Live Sphagnum Moss Mix Colours – a blend of naturally beautiful pinks, greens, and light browns. Sustainably sourced in the UK and completely chemical-free, this high-quality moss is trusted by leading names such as the RHS Flower Show gardens, BBC Gardeners’ World, and the London Zoo. Every batch is carefully harvested to ensure freshness and long-lasting performance, making it a reliable choice for both hobbyists and professional growers.

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Discover the Beauty of Our Fresh Live Moss

Fresh live moss offers more than just visual beauty, it brings a sense of stillness and natural calm to any environment.

Whether you’re curating a peaceful terrarium, decorating a space with natural textures, or enhancing your plant displays, moss adds a grounding, serene energy to your surroundings. Its deep green tones and soft structure create an instant connection to nature.

Fresh live moss is a vibrant, low-maintenance addition to terrariums, bonsai displays, and natural décor projects. Its soft texture and rich moss green colour create a calming, woodland feel that brings any space to life. Perfect for layering or ground cover, it’s a staple in any thriving moss garden setup.

Each piece of our fresh live moss is sustainably harvested and carefully selected for quality.

Check out some of our open containers, the perfect match for fresh live moss. It’s a low-maintenance choice for plant lovers, artists, and interior stylists alike. Explore the full collection and find the perfect moss to suit your next project.

Whether you’re starting a new project or topping up supplies, don’t miss out on our moss sale on artificial green moss Our live moss is carefully selected for quality, freshness, and versatility. It’s ideal for terrariums, fairy gardens, and even as a decorative layer for potted plants.

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Rob H.
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5/5

Brought old open terrarium in dark corner back to life. It now has ‘hillocks’

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Denise
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Happy with both my orders. Prompt delivery and packaged really well.

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