How Do You Stop Moss In The Lawn?
Everyone wants a beautiful lawn. What’s more inviting than coming home and walking past a lush,green carpet of grass? However, there are many obstacles to obtaining such a lawn; traffic from pets, weeds, and perhaps worst of all, moss. You can limit and reverse moss growth in your lawn. Cut only the top third of each blade of grass when mowing; this allows for more root growth and greater surface area for the blade to absorb sunlight. Such a simple method can drastically limit growth potential for moss. Level your lawn. Fill in any holes or low points with soil, or better yet, sand. Sand will allow moisture to distribute itself evenly and adds to soil aeration. By elevating low lying areas of your lawn, spots that are prone to moss are now more exposed to wind and sunlight, making it nearly impossible for moss to grow. Remove decomposing organic matter, such as dead leaves, from the lawn. This can be done in just one afternoon with a hand rake, but substantially reduces the likelihood
