How Do You Treat A Lawn With Moss?
If you have moss in your lawn, you probably already know that this innocent-looking green mat is really an indicator of a whole laundry list of turf problems. Moss, rarely found in healthy lawns, grows where the soil is infertile and compacted, where drainage and aeration is poor and where there is too much shade for grass to thrive. Once moss starts growing in your lawn, it will tend to keep coming back unless the poor conditions are corrected. By following some guidelines of moss removal, soil improvement, grass reseeding and lawn care, you can banish moss and provide an environment in which thriving grass will leave no opportunity for it to creep back in. Prune overhanging branches that prevent sunlight from reaching your yard. If possible, remove and transplant trees and shrubs that block the sun. Remove moss manually with a flail-type dethatching tool in mid-March to through April–when moss is most vigorous–and dispose of it. Attack remaining moss with a cryptocidal soap made fo
