Velvety carpets of moss have long been an accent of traditional Japanese gardens. Also known as koke-dera, this landscaping style is designed to bring a lush sense of calm to your backyard. And if you ask me, it's far more elevated than a grass lawn.
Where Japanese garden ideas are concerned, this aesthetic is not as low-maintenance as expected. That's not to say it's tough to flourish either. It falls somewhere in the middle, and the final result is beyond satisfying.
