Moss lawns are lawns composed of moss, which occur naturally, but can also be cultivated like grass lawns. They are a defining element in moss gardens.
Moss garden at the Kōzan-ji temple in Shimonoseki, Japan
Red moss cultivated on a green roof
Removing weeds by hand from a thin area of Kenroku-en, a famous garden.
A light and moisture gradient at the Kokedera moss garden, Saihō-ji temple, Kyoto, Japan. Note multiple different moss types.
A lawn is an area of soil-covered land planted with grasses and other durable plants such as clover which are maintained at a short height with a lawn mower and used for aesthetic and recreational purposes—it is also commonly referred to as part of a garden. Lawns are usually composed only of grass species, subject to weed and pest control, maintained in a green color, and are regularly mowed to ensure an acceptable length. Lawns are used around houses, apartments, commercial buildings and offices. Many city parks also have large lawn areas. In recreational contexts, the specialised names turf, pitch, field or green may be used, depending on the sport and the continent.
The Lawn at the University of Virginia, facing south
The lawn of a small summerhouse
A croquet lawn at a club in Edinburgh, Scotland
San Francisco Botanical Garden lawn, United States
