What are my options to get rid of moss that is overgrowing my lawn?

Question

Do I need to buy some chemicals? If so, what are the most environmentally friendly? If it's possible to rip the stuff out, what are the best tools to use?

Well, I can't change the sunlight conditions, but of course I can look at the pH and N content.

Answer 1

Moss grows best in areas that are low in sunlight, high in acidity and low in nitrogen. Lawn grasses need high sunlight, balanced ph and moderate nitrogen. If moss is overtaking your lawn, you can be certain that the area is more suited to moss. In other words, create an environment where grass can thrive and the moss will go away on its own. First, take a soil sample. Call your county's local extension office- they can provide you with all the information you need to take a sample of your soil and most provide this service for little or no cost. The soil sample results will provide recommendations to modify ph and nitrogen levels in the soil. In your case, this will likely include adding lime to modify the soil's ph. They will also recommend a fertilizing plan and a variety of turf grass that is best suited to your growing conditions. Killing the moss without modifying the growing conditions for lawn grass will only create bare patches in your yard. Make a wise investment of your time and build a yard where grass will thrive.

Answer 2

There are 3 things you can do to prevent moss from becoming established on your lawn;

1) Trim the trees and bushes that are providing shade for the moss to become established. This will allow more sunlight to help dry up the soil.

2) Aerate your lawn and fill in the holes with clean compost by using a pushbroom. The compost will help retain moisture in the soil and allow the roots to become more extensive/healthy and also allow water to penetrate your soil better... which in turn will help decrease your watering and thereby eliminating the standing water issues found wherever moss is found.

3) You can prevent moss from becoming established by applying approximately 1 pound of lime per 1,000 square feet to help raise the pH levels of your soil. (This is the standard rate but you may need to apply more if the moss doesn't disappear). Moss seems to enjoy acidic soils....that is...soils that are below a pH of 7.


To eliminate the existing moss in your lawn;

Find a product that contains Potassium salts to spray and kill any existing moss in your lawn. Potassium salts will not damage or burn your lawn but it might burn some of your ornamental plants nearby. The company called "Safer" has a Moss-killing product here in the United States and I've seen many other companies making their own.

OR

You can apply Iron Sulfate to kill the existing moss in your lawn...and the iron will help green-up your turf at the same time. The only drawback to using Iron sulfate is that it will stain your concrete and any outdoor furniture it might accidentally land on during application.

Both Iron Sulfate and the Potassium Salts can be found at any of your local hardware stores and are relatively inexpensive.

Hope this information was of some help to you! GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Is moss taking on your backyard? Spring is a incredible time to get rid of it. Moss is often brought about via compacted soil, bitter soil, overwet soil, too plenty coloration or incorrect fertilization. by using a technique of removing you would be certain which of those situations is in charge, so that's corrected. that's necessary comprehend that till the reason being eradicated, moss will proceed to strengthen interior the affected section. the 1st activity is to kill the moss. There are a number of chemical moss-killers available at community backyard shops. Ferrous ammonium sulfate is the textile maximum-often contained in such products and it will turn moss black in a quick volume of time. as quickly because it has became black, rake it out of the grass. could bare spots proceed to be, prepare the soil and reseed the affected factors. backyard moss administration products are available under many diverse form names. truly some the spring fertilizers additionally contain a moss killer, so which you would be able to accomplish 2 jobs on the comparable time in case you haven't any longer already fertilized. this may well be the least complicated and occasional in fee thank you to do away with the moss. persist with utility instructions on the label of the product you utilize.

Answer 4

try to cut down on the moisture in the yard. if the area is shaded try somthing to allow more light into the area to help dry it out also

Answer 5

Go to your local landscape supplier and ask about lime. This should help with the acidity.

Answer 6

dig it up, or remove all the spores