lawn moss problem

[hiluxstihl]

how to get rid of it!

[tractorboy1]

Lawn Rake simple

[hiluxstihl]

it doesnt use petrol

[headgroundsman]

Not simple with a rake as very hard work and will not get rid of the problem. First kill the moss that is there with lawn sand (ferrous sulphate mixed with sand) or water soluble ferrous sulphate watered in. Then get rid of the reason for the moss which is most commonly compaction. Lots of hole with a garden fork is a great way if the lawn is not too large!

[scraggs]

Depending on how big an area, raking, scarifying or treatment, ferrous sulphate works well, but not sure where you would get it.

Normally caused by bad drainage so it would help to aerate the soil, usually spiking or coring.

Edit: beaten to it

[54gka]

Hire a scarifier (PETROL).Ive used evergreen 4in1 complete with very good results.

[gensetsteve]

Rake it in September. Your not supposed to do it in spring destroys the side shoots in the grass and leaves it bare for the summer.

[hiluxstihl]

well the grass is near gone, due to shade i think! cant remove thye leylandis, ill try the sulphate and see what happens, if its killing well ill hire a machine! thanks

[Dean Lofthouse]

Google M O Bactor

 

Edit... Done it for you

 

http://www.pitchcare.com/shop/viano-fertilisers/mo-bacter.html?telx=01902-440268&gclid=CKvqpeXnur0CFcfKtAodtzIAsA

[felixthelogchopper]

Nice one, Dean. I will give that a try at our new place.