Thanks for the kind words!
I got started today applying the exoterra forest moss. It comes in a brick like the coco bedding, you add a liter of water and it expands(add 2 liters if your wise) to almost fill a 5 gallon bucket.
when glove shopping, I recommend you get the thin disposable vinyl gloves in a 10 pack for $3, instead of the thick kitchen, maid, grandma pinesol spraying gloves because they give you a better sense of touch for what you are doing. and when you finish a section and want to take a break, peel it off inside out and toss it in the trash, there are 9 more in the pack and all work on either hand.
So I take my black silicone and apply it generously to the great stuff foam, smear it all around with a gloved hand.
With my ungloved hand I apply GENEROUS amounts of the moss to the silicone. Put on way more moss than you need and press it in good all over. pay extra attention to the grooves inthe foam, and around any branches you stuck into it. the same when applying the silicone. if you miss a spot with the silicone, then you WILL have a yellow bald spot.
Do it small sections at a time(i did 10"x10"), and always stop short with the moss(or coco) of the edge of the silicone because you don't want to touch the moss with your silicone covered glove. leave an inch or so for when you apply more silicone.
Final product...
That's probably all for tonight, if I get more moss dried I will complete another section and post up.
Later Kids!
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