It’s not an unknown fact that this has been the wettest winter in the UK since national records began in 1910.
Moss can appear for a number of reasons, however it most commonly forms when a lawn is poorly drained and left particularly moist. Moss is 90% water and therefore thrives in moist conditions which is why it’s incredibly important to keep on top of your gardening duties to suppress any build up of moss before it becomes a burden.
Due to having such a wet winter, your gardens are in danger of developing strong outbursts of moss for the upcoming spring/summer season.
Other reasons why moss could appear:
- The ground could be too compact meaning that grass has difficulty to grow, allowing moss to take over.
- There could be too much thatch on your lawn which is encouraging the growth of moss. Thatch is a layer of plant material that lays below the grass and stores a lot of moisture.
- If your grass is too short then moss can overtake it. Grass needs to photosynthesise in order to grow and flourish and if it is too short then it cannot do this.
- Moss will thrive if your garden is covered by a lot of shade. Trim bushes and trees to allow more sunlight to hit your lawn.
- If a lawn is unhealthy and poorly fed then it cannot compete against moss. Feed the lawn with good fertilizers as and when needed to allow it to compete better against the moss.
In April last year we wrote a blog post featuring a 6 point lawn care plan for you to follow, in order to tackle moss in your garden. To view this lawn care plan click here. It provides you with all the vital information you need in order to re-vitalise your lawn, keep it healthy, and allow it to overtake moss at all times. Now is the time to start following this plan, so that it is healthy and moss-free for the summer.
This year we are focusing even more on the Micronised Lawn Sand Moss Control and Fertilizer, as we truly believe it is an exceptional product to be used in the moist conditions that are currently present.
Micronised Lawn Sand Moss Control and Fertilizer is absolutely fantastic to use on turfed areas. It is a traditional dry lawn sand formulation fertilizer that encourages grass growth to infill any bare areas left after moss control. It also has an acidifying effect which helps to deter any earthworm activity. Due to it being a dual action fertilizer and moss control product, it provides rapid treatment to the grass making it much more green in short amounts of time. Micronised Lawn Sand Moss Control and Fertilizer has an ingredient in it called ‘Ferrous Sulphate’ which helps to harden turf against any future turf disease such as Fusarium Patch.
This lawn sand and fertiliser is recommended to be used between the months of March – October.
We have some brand new deals available for you, which are ideal if you are having problems with moss, and are trying to clean out your garden and prepare it for the summer days.
Deal 1: Buy a Cobra S40C 2-in-1 petrol scarifier and aerator and get a FREE starter kit – Includes 5 litre fuel can, 1 litre 4-stroke engine oil & oil stabiliser. Give yourself a lawn to be proud of year after year. The Cobra S40C 2-in-1 petrol scarifier and aerator helps make your lawn breathe. The interchangeable blade system which comprises of either a 17 blade cartridge or 16 sprung claws helps you easily scarify the lawn. The Cobra S40C petrol lawn scarifier is powered by a 212cc cobra engine and has a full 16″ / 40cm working width.
Deal 2: Be the boss of the moss every Spring with this total moss killing solution.
1 x Cobra Scarifer
1 x Agri-Fab 45-04091 23kg Spreader
2 x 20kg Bags Professional Grade Lawn Sand / Fertiliser (treatment area 250 square metres)
£449.00 (Limited Offer)
Find out more about this great bundle here.
Don`t be miss lead about moss killer!
Garden centres and DIY outlets like to promote moss killer as a way to kill lawn moss, however it will only get rid of the problem for a short amount of time, and will always return again. We only sell commercial grade lawnsand with fertilizer mix which is normally used by councils and golf courses for the best results possible. If you follow our 6 point lawn care plan then the outcome will be incredibly rewarding.
If you’re uncertain about anything, or would like further details, then call our highly experienced sales team now on 01263 820202 for helpful, friendly advice.
