Moss on Lawn

Lawn with moss

Moss on Lawn

We have a lot of moss growing in our lawn. What is the best way of getting rid of moss in our lawn?

This is a common occurrence in lawns, especially throughout the winter months. The moss in your lawn is caused by a combination of excess water and poor sunlight as it can tolerate these conditions better than grass. To lessen the impact of moss, try improving the drainage in your lawn and if possible, enhance sunlight access. You can do this by; thinning out large shading trees and removing any structures or fences that are no longer required which may be shading the lawn.


Another thing to try is spreading Iron Sulphate on to the moss infected area and watering it in. This is quite a common practice to treat moss and it will also darken the colour of your lawn. 


Invariably in the upcoming summer with its drier climate and higher light, the moss will slowly disappear. Regular applications of Daltons Premium Lawn Fertiliser will also speed up the disappearance of moss. Established lawns should be fertilised every 4-5 weeks from October till Christmas (always avoid fertilising during the hot summer months), recommencing from late February until late April.

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