Abstract: A method is disclosed for treating Spanish moss and for creating a decorative arrangement of the moss. Spanish moss is collected, treated with a pesticide, if necessary, and dried to remove substantially all moisture. The dried moss is separated into strands and draped over a cord that has been pre-treated with an adhesive binder to cause the strands of moss to adhere to the cord and create a continuous layer of moss over the length of the cord. The strands are then sprayed with adhesive that covers the strands and provides a binder that supports the strands and prevents the dried moss from deterioration. The adhesive covered layer of moss is then dried until the adhesive binder has set and is no longer tacky to the touch. Predetermined lengths of the layers of moss are then packaged for retail sale.