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Spring Décor Trend Alert: Fresh Way to Go Green

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Updated Tue, March 3, 2015 at 6:42 PM UTC

Neat Nest — Twiggy-looking Spanish moss makes a convincing birds nest. Add feathers, small sticks, and more. You could display this on a bookshelf or mantle, or fill with chocolate-covered candy eggs like Whoppers Robin’s Eggs and make it the star of your Easter table. Get the how-to at Stone Gable Blog.

Beautiful Banner — String together chipboard pennants topped with moss to craft a garland that heralds the season. Get the how-to at Diamond in the Stuff.

Woodsy Wreath — A simple grapevine wreath gets a rustic touch with the addition of reindeer moss, air plants, and a shed antler tied on with twine. Get the how-to at Pigment.

Initial Impression — Glue strips of preserved moss to a cardboard or paper mache letter to make a mossy monogram. It looks especially cute mounted on burlap in an antique frame. Get the how-to at Upcycled Treasures.

Tamed Topiary — Connect moss balls of varying sizes with a dowel rod or large stick to create an utterly unfussy topiary that can go indoors or out. The preserved moss requires zero upkeep. Get the how-to at It All Started with Paint.

Bonsai Bonanza — Stick a cutting of a flowering branch into a ball of moss for a beautiful faux bonsai, with none of the pruning.

Chic Centerpiece — A simple wooden tray filled with moss and serene white pillar candles cuts a modern silhouette. Get the how-to at Lemonade Makin’ Mama.

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When you’re looking to upgrade your décor, adding plants is an easy way to spruce up your home.

Thanks to the crazy popular terrarium, like the ubiquitous, cheeky numbers from Twig, moss has been on people’s radars for years. As a houseplant, it’s ultra low-maintenance (pro tip: mist, then ignore!). In the wild, covering rocks, climbing up tree trunks, or carpeting forest floors, it conjures a dreamy, otherwordly vibe—like a fairy could flit out at any second! Jo-Ann Fabric predicts that the plant will be one of spring’s major home décor trends. They’re not all completely twee: While some moss projects are enchantingly gnome-friendly, others would be right at home in a modern environment. Check out 7 of our favorite ideas for mossy projects.

Working on your green thumb? Whether you’re interested in composting, using a home garden as décor, and anything in between, the Yahoo Makers Garden section is for you.

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