Moss is a small, flowerless plant that can often be found on the forest floor. This plant can look attractive when it grows in the right place, but when it grows in our patios and lawns, it can soon become unsightly and even dangerous. Moss not only spoils the appearance of your lawn, but it can also affect the health of your grass.
Moss can actually suffocate a lawn because it competes for growing space and prevents water and nutrients from reaching the roots.
For those suffering from moss on their lawn, Timothy Green of iCANLAWN.com shares his advice for getting rid of moss in just three steps.
He told Express.co.uk exclusively: “Mosses are very shallow rooted plants, so fortunately, prompt removal is very easy.
“A simple three-step process will help kill dead moss and remove it from your lawn.”
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1. Killing Kai
Some lawns can be more vulnerable than others when it comes to moss.
If you’re lucky enough to only have a small area of moss, a targeted weedkiller should be sufficient to treat it.
2. Remove Dead Moss
After using the right weedkiller, you may notice that your moss will turn darker. This means the moss is dead and can be removed from the lawn.
Use a rake to remove dead moss and clean the surface of your lawn.
aerate your lawn
Moss loves moisture so you need to remove the moisture. Improving the drainage of your lawn will help reduce moisture and therefore the likelihood of moss developing.
Aerating lawns creates air pockets in the soil that help move moisture from the soil surface into the grass’s root system.
To aerate your lawn, use a garden fork and poke spike holes in the soil, allowing the fork to be thoroughly aerated.
Doing so will open up air pockets and allow moisture to flow instead of sitting on the surface of the lawn.
the sunlight
Moss likes shade so if you are struggling with a lot of moss it is possible that parts of your lawn are not getting enough sunlight.
While you can’t control the weather and how often the sun shines, there are some ways we can make sure the sun is shining on our lawns.
Timothy said: “If you have any trees, shrubs or bushes that block the light, trim them to help reduce the shade on your lawn.
“If there is little or no grass in shaded areas of your garden, chances are moss will start to grow.
“Try using a lawn seed that is specifically designed for shaded lawns. It will help your grass grow and help keep moss away.