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 ...

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 ...