A study published in Nature found that mossy soils contain six times more carbon than soils without Moss. Mosses cover an area of the Earth as big as China or Canada and have the ability to absorb water from the air, allowing them to survive in dry climates. They are better than plants at storing nutrients like carbon and help keep a lid on Plant pathogens in the soil. Moss is also resilient and was one of the first plants to return after the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. Harnessing the power of moss can improve soil health and weed control.

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