Moss appears as plush-looking, green mounds that are 2 to 3 inches thick. During a dry spell, they go dormant and turn brown. But they’re still alive and will rehydrate and green up when water is ...

Q. There is moss on our roof. How can we get rid of it? A. Make sure the growth is moss, not algae. Look down from an upstairs window, inspect it from a ladder or ask a roofing company to examine your ...

A. Gina, moss needs a shady area to grow, so I’m guessing that maybe the trees around your porch have grown and are throwing more shade. Whatever the cause, the moss can create problems and should be ...