How do you get rid of moss, in the lawn?

Answer 1

moss in your lawn is a sure sign of bad drainage... join the club... if you live in the south like i do... we have this beautiful dirt called Georgia Red Clay... and it doesn't drain unless you throw a ton of organics in it to break it up...

to get rid of moss...yes you can use products like moss out... but they don't always work and will surely come back after you stop using it...

the way to fix your lawn is to aerate it and make sure when you water, that you water deep instead of often... this ensures a healthy root system that makes for a fuller lawn...hence no moss....

Answer 2

Moss is caused when the following conditions exist...the iron level in the soil is too low, when the drainage is poor and there is insufficient light and air circulation to the area.
To remedy this situation my suggestion would be to dethatch the lawn to not only remove the moss from the surface of the soil, but to remove the dead grass clippings so as to allow water to drain into the soil and allow any soil amendments that are added to the soil to actually penetrate the dirt, then core aerate the entire lawn as to allow water and amendments to penetrate deep into the soil.
The next thing I would suggest is to thin out the trees as to allow the sun to shine onto the area below, and to allow for better air circulation.
Next is to apply an iron supplement to the lawn (pay special attention to the areas where the moss was present), add granulated lime, milorganite (organic slow release fertilizer) (all found at your local nursery) and then reseed the entire lawn, but purchase special shade seed for the areas that were previously inhabited by the moss (don't forget to apply seed starter).
This can all be done right now, before the ground gets any harder. In the spring, whatever grass seed didn't sprout this fall will do so then. Apply the iron supplement, lime and milorganite to the lawn again, and by the time the trees fill in, your lawn in the mossy areas should be well enough established to stay green throughout the summer. You should dethatch, core aerate and re-seed every other spring for an optimal root system to develop for your grass. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

I agree with Steve, but why do you want to get rid of the Moss?
I've never seen Moss in the lawn.....perhaps at the periphery near tree trunks........are you sure it's really Moss?

Answer 4

There are several products at garden centers that can be used on the lawn to rid it of moss. Ask the folks at your local gardening centers.

Answer 5

If moss is a type of fungus, then I would recommend you buy granulated fungicide and apply that. Directions on the bag. Fungus takes on different forms, and I believe moss may be a type of fungus. I must admit I've never heard of moss on grass, but fungicide might do the trick. You can also buy liquid fungicide, which I use on roses. On the lawn, however, I use granules.

Answer 6

you can buy a bag of moss killer at a nursery,then put lime on your lawn every spring and fall

Answer 7

We had that problem and we would rake it and let the dirt "breath" then we would sprinkle lime into the dirt and rake some more. Also make sure there isn't any dead leaves or other debris on the lawn.

Answer 8

moss (if i'm not mistaken) are created when things are damp... make sure that your lawn is always dry

Answer 9

You don't...feel lucky to have moss because it gives it character.