LAWN MOSS CONTROL

Everything you need to know about lawn moss treatment methods and controlling moss on your lawns

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Wanting to kill moss on lawns is a very common desire, particularly as many lawns will contain moss at some point in time. 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 in 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.

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Lawn Moss Control Products

If you are wanting ways of gaining lawn moss control there are a number of ways to achieve it. Whether you use a granular product such as our Amvista G4 “Feed, weed and moss killer” or a liquid option such as Maxicrop Moss Killer and Lawn Conditioner, we have options that will help your turf be clear from moss.

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Moss Control Equipment

When applying lawn moss control products to your lawn it is important that they are applied correctly so that you get the most out of them. If you are using granular products we would suggest using a spreader and if you are using a liquid option then a suitable sprayer for your size of turf would be required.

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Moss Treatment Guides

Want to learn more? ProGreen have a range of blogs and articles to help with any queries.

How to Get Rid of Moss in Lawns

Controlling Moss in Grass, Turf and Lawns

How to Carry out Lawn Moss Treatment

There are different ways you can carry out lawn moss control, either with spreadable granules through a granule spreader, 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 area is controlled.

It is possible to buy a granule moss killer with a weed killer added, such as Amvista Turf Rise no.4. Results from these all-in-one treatments are acceptable; however, we believe a separate spray application for weeds gives better results.

Sul-Fe controls moss in lawns by blackening it while greening up the grass.

A liquid option is MossOff Lawn which offers clean, safe non-chemical lawn moss treatment. MossOff Lawn is a concentrate made from natural, biodegradable substances, it works quickly and provides long-lasting results.

Why Does Moss Grow On Lawns?

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 in 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 it can be found in a lawn, moss is a good indicator that one or all of the following may be an issue:

  • The ground remains wet for long periods of time
  • Nutrient level of the soil is low
  • Soil is compacted and lacks organic matter
  • Grass may be cut too short or even scalped down to bare earth
  • Area is shaded from regular sunshine
  • Poor air flow around the lawn 

How to Remove Moss from Amenity Grass

Maxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic is an effective product designed specifically for the elimination of moss on grassed areas. Its active ingredient, liquid sulphate of iron, rapidly kills and controls the moss in lawns. In addition to this Maxicrop Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic contains seaweed extract which helps to encourage the healthy growth of turf.

Amvista Liquid Iron is a 5L concentrate with added nitrogen and sulphur applied in variable dilutions; it has a serious blackening effect at higher rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which products are best to get rid of moss in lawns?

A. Products containing iron sulphate are ideal for controlling moss within lawns. The high iron content blackens and kills the moss which can then easily be raked out of the lawn.

Q. When is the best time to treat moss in lawns?

A. The best time to control moss is in spring and autumn when it is cold and damp. 

Q. What are the main causes for moss to grow in lawns?

A. The main causes for moss to grow in lawns is the soil is wet or damp, the soil is lacking nutrients, there is high humidity or there is shading from trees, buildings or fence lines.

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