![]() An advantage of organic moss killers is that since the bacteria effectively ‘digest’ the moss in situ it doesn’t go black and needs no raking out. These don’t contain ferrous sulphate they use bacteria instead to break down the moss. Chemical moss killers are typically applied in autumn or spring when the weather is cool and wet, so that lawn seed sown afterwards to cover bare areas is most likely to germinate.įor gardeners who prefer not to use synthetic chemicals, organic moss killers are also available. Some chemical moss killers also include a fertiliser, which is useful for lawns where the grass has lost its vigour. However, getting rid of moss in lawns where there is a serious problem needs a combination of moss killer, scarifying and lawncare.Ĭhemical moss killers containing ferrous sulphate (also called sulphate of iron) are the most effective method of eradicating moss in lawns. If the moss problem is mild, it may be possible to get on top of it by simply scarifying and then improving the overall health of the lawn by regular lawncare to stop the moss coming back. For large areas, it’s easier to use a mechanical scarifier. For small gardens this can be done by hand with a spring tine rake. raking over the lawn to remove moss and thatch (dead grass). Physically removing moss is done by scarifying, i.e. Ridding lawns of moss requires a two-pronged attack – firstly, to remove the moss and secondly, to stop it coming back. This can be caused by any of several factors, including: Moss in lawns is a sign that there is an underlying problem with the lawn. These primitive plants thrive in damp shady conditions and can quickly spread in struggling lawns. Lawn moss can form dense mats outcompeting grass for water and nutrients and making the lawn uneven and spongy to walk on. And while moss looks lovely carpeting cool woodland glades, it’s less welcome in our lawns. ![]() ![]() Mosses have been around for over 350 million years and they’re still going strong today. ![]()
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