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I was just wondering if anyone could tell me a good place to buy some sphagnum moss? I was looking on home depot's web site and also lowes, and both have the moss available, but is it any good? Does anyone know if they chemically treat the moss? Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Circusfan

I purchase mine from Mosser Lee. You can do this on the web. Nice long fiber spagnum. I believe they are out of Wisconsin.
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I would try any garden center. Brooks and Collier, or any place that deals in trees and potted plants all year long. Thanks David

Thanks for the help. Another quick question: Should I be concerned about mites, or any type of bugs or parasites that could fester in the moss? Also, some of the moss I looked upat Home Depot and Lowes seems like it may have chemical treatment. Should I only get 100% natural moss? Thanks.

Circusfan

Sphagnum can be purchased is numerous sizes at a good price from a plant nursery. I buy a HUGE bag every year for about $16 (I have a large collection and use sphagnum for nest boxes). I have found that the product obtained from a nursery is a better quality and lower-priced one than what is available in Home Depot, Walmart or Lowes. Look for nurserys in your area in the yellow pages of the phone book.