Controlling Moss In Lawns

Moss is a very common occurrence in many lawns. It often grows on turf when grass growth is slow, the soil is damp or there are humid conditions. If your lawn has excessive amounts of thatch, this can also provide the perfect, damp conditions for moss to thrive in. As well as all these reasons for moss to grow, it is also often a sign that the grass is not as healthy as it should be. Moss is a great indicator of the following issues:

• Nutrient levels in the soil are low
• Soil has been compacted and lacks organic matter
• The grass may have been cut too short, scalping it and exposing bare earth 
• Ground remains wet for long periods
• Area where moss is present may be in a shaded location and not get regular sun
• Poor air flow around the lawn

Moss Control Products

At A1 Lawn we have a range of different products that are ideal for controlling moss in lawns. We offer both granules (can be applied through a granule spreader) and liquid (suitable to be applied through a sprayer or watering can) treatments.

Many of our moss control products, such as Maxicrop Moss Killer and Lawn Conditioner, contain fertilisers or seaweed extracts that help to encourage new grass growth in areas where the moss has been killed and removed.

One of our popular granular applied options is the A1 Lawn Double Strength Feed, Weed & Moss Killer. Not only does this deal with the moss within your lawn but it is also a 3in1 feed, weed and moss control product. This means that as well as controlling moss, the product also fertilises the lawn and controls common lawn weeds that may be present at the time of application.

How Do I Apply Moss Control Products?

When it comes to applying your chosen moss control product it is essential that you have the correct piece of equipment. 

If you have a granular product such as the A1 Lawn Soluble High Iron Moss Killer, it is recommended that you apply these using a granule spreader like the Handheld Spreader. This is recommended as it allows for you to get an even coverage of product over the areas that need it and you wont run the risk of overdosing on certain areas which is very easy to do if  you are just scattering the granules by hand.

When using a liquid form of moss control we would recommend that you use a sprayer or a watering can. It is important to take note of the dilution rates as these products will need mixing with water before use (all dilution rates are stated in the application tab on our website and will also be displayed on the product label).