Moss lawns requireacidic soilwith a pH of between 5.0 and 5.5. If you can, get a soil test to ensure the area where you want to grow your moss lawn meets these conditions. Alkaline soil will need a soil amendment like sulfur to help reduce the pH and allow the moss to grow correctly...
Moss is one of those pesky plants that’s often found mixed with turfgrass, especially if it has access to damp conditions and shady areas. Due to the resilient nature of the plant, moss removal and prevention may require control methods that differ from other weeds. If your lawn is overrun...
Moss can grow on a lawn for several different reasons. You will not be able to stop the moss from coming back once you remove it, unless you know what conditions led to the moss's growth. For example, if your soil is found to be sour or acidic, moss can grow. You can use lime ...
Lots of people want to know how to get rid of moss in the law, but a better question to ask is, “why does moss grow in lawns?”The most common response to this question is that the lawn receives too much shade and that the soil is acidic. The common advice is that grass will ...
Walking on a moss lawn feels different from walking on a grass lawn. While moss is soft, thesurface feels slightly unevenand spongy, unlike a mowed lawn where all the grass blades are cut to the same height. Tip Patches of moss in turfgrass usually show up in areas that are shady and ...
1. Get rid of lawn weeds and moss Weeds and moss can appear even in the best-kept lawns. As well as spoiling the look of your lawn, they compete with the grass for water and nutrients, so they need to be kept under control. Some of the most common lawn weeds, such as dandelions,...
Moss image by Yaroslav Knish fromFotolia.com Growing moss in a terrarium is a beautiful, low-maintenance way to bring a touch of the outdoors into your indoor space. Terrariums are enclosed containers of clear glass or plastic used for growing plants that prefer a high-humidity environment. Mos...
Stonecrops Sedums (Sedumspp.) to consider: Sedum acre. Also known as biting stonecrop and gold moss stonecrop. A creeper which is especially good for ground cover, it has star-shaped yellow flowers and likes dry, sandy conditions.
Species ofConocybeare relatively common and often found growing in lawns, in grasslands on dead moss, on dead grass, on decayed wood, and dung. Most species have long, thin, fragile stems. The Latin name refers to the cone-shaped cape, with common names such as “dunce caps” or “cone...
Give your driveway plenty of sun.Driveways are often close to lawns and as moss loves acidic soil it's best to test the soil pH level. If your lawn’s pH level is below 6 use agricultural lime to control the acidity. ✦ Take care when washing your driveway.Moss survives best in ar...