lawn moss

[majorcatfish]

question have noticed that moss is starting to take over parts of the lawn.

have done some research but would like your input on any solutions that you may have come across..

 

[baymule]

Moss? Hmmmm..... Doesn't moss grow in damp places? Use a paint stripping heat gun maybe? Hahaha

 

[TheSeedObsesser]

Moss is used as a lawn in some places, instead of grass.

I'm not sure. Moss tends to grow in moist places with high nutrients.

 

[PhilaGardener]

Hi Major! My bet is on acidic soil. Have the pH tested and lime as needed.

If reseeding, look into grass seed mixes that match well with your climate and sun/shade mix.

 

[Just-Moxie]

Drainage. How's the drainage on that section? We have been getting plenty of rain down here in SC....and I see moss popping up here and there on our 1 acre.

 

[majorcatfish]

thinking it's more towards having carolina clay which is 5-12" deep so it;s poor drainage , but also have spots in full sun that are growing...
last year tried in test spots
calcium .nope
iron sulphate..so so
ironrite... worked better but it's still there.
nuclear warhead..got shoot down on borrowing one my credit rating is only 750

dw loves it...grrrrr but 3 acres of it

 

[Smart Red]

I have that problem in one spot. It did get better when I added lime even though its cause is supposed to be a mixture of poor air circulation, dampness, and shade.

Since then, I have taken care of all three issues, but have moss growing there again three years after adding the lime. Time for lime again, I guess.

 

[Nyboy]

I agree with your wife, I like it in my lawn. Funny thing is it is growing in full sun

 

[catjac1975]

Limestone should help. Be careful of raking it and spreading it further.

 

[thistlebloom]

I agree with @PhilaGardener , it's a pH issue, and is promoted by the moist clay soil to spread. Make it easy on yourself and embrace it.

Tell your wife you won't battle it because she likes it so much. Win win.