Moss problem - Knowledgebase Question

Gig Harbor, WA
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Question by Fenrys713
April 1, 2007
I am having a problem with moss growing in yard and spreading to other areas. The few items I have found that will help to kill it are just to dangerous to use in my area. What else can I do?


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Answer from NGA
April 1, 2007
Moss is usually a symptom of several problems, including poor drainage, too much shade, low fertility, compacted soil, and acid soil. If you can correct these problems, and put your lawn on a regular feeding schedule, you'll have fewer moss problems. Start fertilizing in April with a 3-1-2 ratio of NPK (the 3 numbers on the bag of fertilizer). Apply one pound of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet of lawn per year. Feed again in June, September and late November or early December. Instead of using chemical moss killers, just rake and reseed any mossy areas in your lawn. If your grass is healthy, it will crowd out the moss in the future.

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