Moss control
About moss
Moss in lawns
Moss is a non-flowering plant which thrives in dark dank conditions.
Moss grows on lawns when grass growth is slow, the soil is wet, or there is high humidity. Excessive thatch on a lawn also provides the damp conditions on which moss thrives. When moss is present, it is often a sign that the grass in the lawn is not as healthy as it should be.
When found in a lawn, moss is a good indicator that:
1. Ground remains wet for long periods
2. Nutrient level of the soil is low
3. Soil is compacted and lacks organic matter
4. Grass may be cut too short or even scalped down to bare earth
5. Area is shaded from regular sunshine
Controlling moss in grass
There are two ways you can control moss in grass, either with spreadable granules (through a granule applicator) or a sprayable liquid (from a knapsack sprayer or watering can). Both product types usually have some fertiliser or seaweed added to encourage the grass to re-establish after the moss is controlled.
It is also possible to buy a granule moss killer with a weed killer added. Results from these all-in-one treatments are acceptable; however, we believe a separate spray application for weeds gives better results.
Moss on roofs
Moss, algae or lichen on a roof is a common problem, especially on tiles which are porous. Direct damage can be caused when the mosses grow into the top few millimetres of the tile or wall, damaging the outer layers and allowing water to permeate. Indirect damage is caused in cooler weather when the water in the moss expands, cracking tiles and allowing water to enter the roof void.
Controlling moss on hard surfaces
We currently offer two solutions for moss and algae on hard surfaces. The professional use chemical solution is Mogeton, a hard surface cleaner for the removal of surface accumulations of dirt or slime on paths, steps, walls, fences, roofs, driveways, yards, hard tennis courts, exteriors and other outdoor surfaces. A pack treats 500m2.
The biological solution is MossGo. It is used in a wide range of applications including tennis courts, timber decking and cladding, glass houses, block paving and tiled roofs. One application a year is usually enough when green algae is the problem, and less frequently to stop moss growth. A packs covers up to 1100m2.
To view our range of moss control products click here
To view our range of knapsack sprayers click here
For information on our granule spreaders click here
