If you’ve tried non-chemical optionsbut found they were unsuitable or not practical for you, then there are two types of chemical mosskiller you could consider. Take care to usethese in a minimal and specificallytargeted way. When more than one application is made, it is best to apply the second spreading at 90 degrees to the first. Speak to your East Riding Turfcare Area Manager, or a member of our technical team about your nutrition programme. Mosskillercombined with fertiliser (nitrogen, phosphorus or potassium, indicated by the abbreviations NPK) can be beneficial if the grass is growing poorly. Available products includeMiracle-Gro Evergreen Complete 4 in 1, Westland Aftercut All-in-One Feed, Weed and Moss killer, and Maxicrop Moss Killer and Lawn Tonic liquid concentrate (with seaweed extract) Fertilising is possible immediately after mowing the grass. In dry periods (1 week without rain) watering is recommended.

There are several types of moss that grow in lawns. These are usually coarse, loose, green or yellowish-green tufts between the grass, but can form densely matted tufts. In the case of Polytrichum, it can even resemble a small forest of miniature Christmas trees. A növényeknek elemi alapanyagokra van szükségük, melyek egy részét a talajból, más részéta levegőből és a csapadékból szerzik be. A tápanyagok egyrésze a sejteken belül kerül tárolásra, más része szabadon kering a növényben. These claim to achieve good control of moss, as well as feeding the lawn – products include VianoMO Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser, Neudorff Organic CleanLawn, VitaxMoss Remover No Rake and Miracle-Gro Evergreen No Rake. If you have very acid soil,you could apply lime, at not more than 50g per sqm (1½oz per sq yd), to slightly reduce acidity and discourage moss Moss raked out of lawns can be added to your compost heap. It can be slow to rot in large quantities, so mix it with other ingredients(ideally four times the volume of the moss). You can store and add it gradually as other material becomes available. As moss is very widespread, any spores that survive the composting process won’t add significantly to the risk of moss forming in your garden.For best results, it is recommended to apply Mo Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser & Moss Killer in the spring, or early summer to remove moss. To keep moss away in winter, apply the product in late summer or early autumn. Due to its unique benefits, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission has seen remarkable results in which two inches of moss was virtually eliminated in six months and they had no need for any additional work to remove the debris. Not only did this save them work, the headstones were completely unmarked! The best way to control excess lawn moss is to improve the growing conditions of the grass, so it becomesmore vigorous and dense, outcompeting the moss. At DIY Gardening, we always aim to create content that our readers will find helpful and where possible, we use photos to prove we’ve used the products or techniques we recommend.

Application method, rate and timing: MO Bacter can be applied by hand or spreader at any time between late March and late September, but I’ve found it most effective during the growing season in spring or autumn when the lawn is moist and warm but never dry, scorched or too cold (must be above 10°c). Based on my test results, one 10kg bag should cover around 60-100 square metres of lawn, depending on the amount of moss present. A 20kg bag should treat 120-200 square metres. By June, much of the moss was gone, and the grass seed had germinated and was establishing itself well. On top of its organic credentials, MO Bacter is CO2 neutral. This natural moss killer is produced by Viano Organics, which uses 2,300 solar panels on its factory roof, generating 550 megawatts of electricity every year.The author creates the content based on their knowledge and experience of the subject. In this case, Daniel Woodley came up with this guide as he has previous experience with MO Bacter and alternative products. A természettel összhangban élve, természetes keringést teremtve, a kert nekünk fog dolgozni amikor kis segítőinket segítségül hívjuk a ESSTENCE gilisztahumusz oldattal. Mikorbiológiai egyensúlyban lévő kert több örömteli, meghitt órát jelent, mint fáradságos munkát. MO Bacter is best used in the spring, or early summer, to eliminate moss and late summer or early autumn to stifle its winter development. We review the content yearly to ensure it’s still correct and relevant and any products we recommend are still on sale. Ingredients: Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, in a 5-5-20 (+3% MgO) analysis,. plus bacteria ( bacillus spp.). A native bacterial species found naturally in soils; but when added to fertiliser, consumes dead material like thatch and moss.

I’ve also used MO Bacter in a professional capacity when I worked for a landscaping firm, and I’ve recommended it to another firm that cleared lawn moss around headstones that were at risk of damage from iron sulphate (a popular alternative). In 2022, I tested MO Bacter on a patch of mossy lawn, here’s how I applied it and the results I saw: Moss seemed to be taking over the garden so I used this during the autunm months and it looks like its still working even now. I'm very happy with the results so far. Will use it again if needed next year.

However, moss isn’t always welcome, especially if you want an all-grass lawn.It can give the turf an uneven colour and surface, and loose moss can make the lawn feel spongy under foot. Természetazonosan működnek és valamennyi, a talajélet számára fontos, makro-, mezo- és mikroelemet tartalmazzák, növény kultúránként eltérő összetételben, mennyiségben.