‘Magic’ 59p hack gets rid of moss from your lawn without killing the grass & leaving brown patches – just spray and wait
WITH summer just around the corner, we’re all trying to get our gardens in tip-top condition.
But there is one obstacle to getting the perfect lawn – moss.
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Moss is a common issue in lawns which thrive in dark and damp settings – so you might spot patches that have grown in the wet spring we’ve just had.
The plant can grow in any soil and if left to its own devices, can spread quickly.
Not only can it ruin the aesthetic of your garden, it can also negatively impact the health of your grass.
It can suffocate grass thanks to it’s dense texture, making grass fight for water, light and essential nutrients to keep it alive.
And that’s not all – when the weather dries up it can kill the moss leaving horrible brown patches in the lawn.
Fortunately, a gardening pro has shared a 59p hack to banish it for good without it killing your grass in the process.
Matt Adams, from The Relentless Gardener, has over 10 years of experience in the industry, and was recently asked by readers how to “organically” get rid of moss.
He revealed that the best natural method is to use baking soda and that it works like “magic”.
Matt said: “The easiest way to kill moss naturally is with a mixture of three tablespoons of baking soda to one litre of water.
“Use gloves as you make this in a jug or spray bottle. Then apply to the moss and wait for a short time for the magic to happen.
Baking soda is a natural remedy to combat moss – it works by increasing pH levels, which are detrimental to moss growth.
It’s worth testing out the solution on a small section of moss first, spraying a single affected area and waiting an hour to check for any unexpected reactions.
If all looks, good you can treat the moss but be wary of spraying it on other plants as it could cause damage.
Once the moss is dead, you’ll want to rake it all out and you’re done.
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Scarify the lawn with a rake to remove any old leaves and moss
Add nitrogen fertiliser into the soil
Alternatively, put granular feed over the lawn, or a ‘plant soup’ from plant material over the lawn
If you have a lawn over 50 square meters, Matt added: “I highly recommend investing in a scarifier. You can pick them up from many different places and they don’t need to cost the earth.”
To maintain your lawn and make sure moss doesn’t come back, you should use fertiliser throughout the year on the grass.
You can purchase baking soda from Asda for as little as 59p.
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