How Do You Control Moss On Lawns?
During the winter months moss can be a severe problem on all types of turf and lawns. The conditions that moss favour are as follows: Poor drainage – This will encourage fern and tufted type moss. Nutrient deficiency – A lawn that is low in nutrition will be thin and weak, this is an open invitation for moss to invade Acidic soil conditions – Moss favours soils that are acid (low pH). Shaded lawns – Shaded areas caused by buildings, trees and shrubs will encourage moss. Cutting grass to short – Shaving your lawn to short that causes scalping will leave thin areas open to attack Drought – Drought damage throughout the summer causes loss of grass cover, again leaving it open to moss invasion. The most effective way of preventing moss is to tackle the problems that cause it, as outlined above. This can be achieved with good lawn care techniques. Reduce any shade by pruning back vegetation. Regular aeration will improve the drainage. Apply the correct amount of nutrition to keep your lawn
