Most effective lawn moss control: top 5 solutions that actually work
Noticed moss growing on your lawn? You’re not alone: most people will experience this at some point, no matter how well they care for their grass. There are a wide range of triggers that can cause moss to make an appearance - which we’ll delve into later - but getting rid of these pesky plants can prove quite challenging.
In this guide, we’re going to cover the ins and outs of lawn moss control. First, we’ll look at why moss begins to form and why it’s important to remove it. Then, we’ll run through five best-selling products that our customers use to remove moss from their lawns.
What causes moss to grow on a lawn?
Before you start treating your lawn and buying moss control products, it’s important to understand why moss is likely to be forming in the first place.
As we mentioned earlier, there are a variety of potential causes. Often, moss growth is a result of poor conditions. Your soil could be lacking in nutrients, it could be too compacted, or it could be holding too much moisture, necessitating the addition of a drainage system.
The way you cut your grass can have an effect on moss growth, too. If you cut it too short and your garden is relatively damp and shady, you’re much more likely to see moss take hold.
Sometimes, moss grows for reasons outside of your control. Shaded gardens are more susceptible to moss growth than sunnier ones, for example. If your soil is all good and drainage isn’t an issue, you may have to turn to lawn moss control products.
Why remove moss from your lawn?
The main reason why people want to remove moss from their lawn is because it looks unsightly - and this is as good a reason as any. If you take pride in your garden, a mossy lawn simply won’t cut it!
Aesthetics aside, though, moss can have a significant impact on the health of your grass. In severe cases, it can establish itself to such an extent that the grass begins to die out as it’s been robbed of the sunlight it needs to grow. The key is to prevent moss from taking hold to this extent - otherwise, you could end up with no lawn at all.
Our favourite lawn moss control products
There is a natural, non-chemical solution to moss problems: scarification. This can be carried out with a springtine rake either in autumn or spring, and for smaller lawns with minimal moss growth, it alone can be very effective.
If moss has really set in, however, scarification alone probably won’t be enough to fully rid your lawn of moss. It will remove the top layer, sure - but to tackle the root cause of the problem, most gardeners turn to chemical control products.
We’ve listed five of the very best below.
Maxicrop No 2 Moss Killer & Conditioner - 10L
Our most popular moss killer, Maxicrop No 2 acts fast and delivers noticeable results in just 24 hours. On top of that, it contains fertiliser to stimulate grass growth, strengthening the roots of your grass to improve its resilience.
Amvista G4 20KG (10-2-2+8FE) Advanced Feed, Weed & Moss Killer
Combining a feed, weed and moss killer in one, easy to use product, Amvista G4 is a go-to granular treatment that’s perfect for everything from lawns to sports pitches.
MossOff Chemical Free Lawn 5L - Moss Control for Lawns & Turf
This product does exactly what its name suggests! Another of our favourite moss killers, this chemical-free product is ideal for those with pets and young children.
Sul-Fe - Blackens Moss & Greens Up Lawns
When applied using a knapsack sprayer, Sul-Fe from Amvista works quickly to blacken moss and green up your grass.
Amvista L2 5L Liquid Iron and Sulphur Fertiliser (1.4-0-0)
Another favourite from Amvista, L2 is more of a moss ‘deterrer’ than a killer. When applied regularly, it helps protect your grass against moss growth, fungal disease and more.
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