When the lawn is overgrown with moss, you must first understand why the weed appeared on the site. You need to solve the problem based on its cause. There are several methods of weed control, which vary in complexity and effectiveness. What to do if moss appears on the lawn and how to get rid of the problem, read on.
Mechanical removal
The easiest way to combat moss is to destroy it manually. The root system of the weed is short, so it is easy to remove. To improve the condition of the lawn, it is necessary to walk along the surface with a rake. There are also kits for cultivators with thin short teeth that can be used for this purpose. Thus, you can not only get rid of the problem, but also fill the soil. After such a simple aeration, the access of oxygen, moisture and nutrients to the roots of lawn grass improves.
Chemicals for fighting
Specially formulated drugs show a good effect in getting rid of moss. One of the most effective is considered concentrated iron sulfate. To process the site, it is necessary to dissolve 5 ml of raw material in 1 liter of water. The indicated quantity is enough for irrigation of 15 m² of lawn. Also effective will be spraying with a solution of copper sulfate.
Important! Processing is carried out using a sprayer. So a small amount of the drug is enough to irrigate a large area.
It is necessary to prepare the product at the rate of 10 ml of concentrate per 1 liter of water. This amount will be enough for a 20 m² lawn. Treatment with iron sulfate at a concentration of 5% will be effective. 100 m² irrigate 5 l of working fluid. After spraying, after about 5 days, the moss will turn black - this indicates its death.
Deoxidation
The presence of moss indicates the high acidity of the substrate, so the owner of the site should, first of all, check the pH level of the soil. If the reason is really in this and the indicator is below 7, it is necessary to deoxidize the soil.
There are several drugs with which you can fight high acidity.
| Means | Consumption per 1 m² |
| Lime | 0.5 kg |
| Dolomite flour | 0.5 kg |
| Ash | 1–1.5 kg |
| Gypsum | 0.4 kg |
| a piece of chalk | 0.5-0.7 kg |
The effect will be visible after a single deoxidation. The use of these funds is recommended in March - April or September - October.
Humidity reduction
The reason for the overgrowing of the lawn with moss may be an increased level of moisture. It is possible to prevent soil waterlogging even at the design stage by providing a drainage layer. If the water still stagnates in the soil or there is no drainage, the problem can be solved by loosening the earth with a rake with small teeth. Then it is necessary to pour sand with a layer of up to 1 cm. In the future, you should abandon night watering, and reduce the daily soil moisture by half.
Did you know? Different types of moss are found on all continents, including Antarctica.
Remove Shadow
Sometimes the appearance of moss contributes to excessive shading of the area. If the lawn does not receive enough sunlight, the owner should get rid of the shade. Bushes can be transplanted to another place.
The crown of tall trees that cannot be moved must be thinned out. Within a few weeks after such manipulations, the weed will stop growing on the lawn.
Did you know? In famine, the inhabitants of modern Finland added moss to the dough when baking bread.
Weed control
Moss is a weed and often grows with other pests. To get rid of the problem, the owner should weed out all pest plants. In addition to moss, it can be dandelions, bluegrass, buttercups, plantain, clover. They must be removed manually or using a weeding device. Herbicides can also be used. The use of all drugs listed below in the table is single.
| Means | Consumption | Application time |
| Lintur Syngenta | At 40 m³ - a solution of 0.75 g of powder and 2 l of water | In tillering phase |
| "Clean Lawn", Belreahim | For 100 m² - a solution of 1.4 g of dry preparation and 5 l of water | 3 days after the haircut |
| Lontrel August | For 100 m² - a solution of 6 ml of concentrate and 5 l of water. | During the vegetation period of weeds after the first mowing |
Feeding
Weed grows in areas lacking in nutrients. To get rid of the problem, sometimes it is enough to apply fertilizers containing a high concentration of nitrogen and iron.
Do not use more than what is indicated in the instructions. Excessive feeding will accelerate the growth of lawn grass, which will complicate the maintenance of the plot. There are microbiological top dressings of this type from various manufacturers with various compositions on sale. A few good reviews are listed below in the table.
| Means | Consumption per 1 m² | Frequency of use |
| Moss Lawn, Agrecol | 30 g of granules or a solution prepared at the rate of 30 g per 1 liter of water | To use twice from March to September, to bring in the second time after heavy rain |
| “For the Moss Lawn,” Target | 25 g dry preparation | Not more than 1 time in 1.5 months from March to September |
| "From the moss on the lawn" Embiko | A solution of 1 liter of water and 100 ml of the product | 2 treatments with an interval of 1–1.5 weeks |
Mulching
Fighting weed growth is possible by laying mulch. For mulching, you must use dry materials.
Among them:
- sawdust;
- dry hay;
- straw.
Mulch effectively absorbs moisture and inhibits the growth and spread of weed. Getting rid of moss overgrown on lawn grass is sometimes difficult. This is especially true of old weeds. However, with a competent approach, the problem can be solved quickly enough. The main thing is to choose the appropriate method and follow the correct step-by-step instructions.
