Lawn tips - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by hq4test
February 20, 2009
Do you have good tips for keeping lawn free of moss? My lawn are usually full of moss even though I have my lawn power-raked every year.


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Answer from NGA
February 20, 2009
Moss is usually a symptom of several problems, including poor drainage, too much shade, low fertility, compacted soil, and acidic 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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