Time to Take Care of that Moss! June 18, 2020 Don't let moss take authority of your lawn. Learn more from Euston Hardware on how the green fuzzy stuff can be taken care of and controlled for good. Pay a visit to our lawn and garden aisle at our store in Kansas City to see what brands and info we can give you to help with your moss yard problem. MossMoss is a shallow-rooted plant that spreads by dispersing spores and growing root-like structures called rhizoids. The plant moist and shady starting in early spring growing all summer long until it spreads beyond control.It doesn’t kill your yard or grass, but it will fill in where the grass is thin and struggling. This can also indicate a deeper problem in the ground. One of the first steps to truly rid your grass of fuzzy moss is to find the buried issue. Typical Underlying Issues:Compacted soil - Kills grassroots and creates a flat area for moss to maintain itselfPoor drainage – Always damp or wet soil will suffocate grass roots and provide a major, wet area to grow inLow pH - Grass needs moderate or slightly alkaline soil to make itNot enough sunlight – An unlit grassy area makes it more laborious for grass to grow and it is the preferred lighting for moss. Control The MossSince you have established the major issue, you can undertake the process of killing the fuzzy moss and replanting the grass. Start off by applying a ‘moss killer’ to the fuzzy moss in your grass, which is efficient during damp, wet days. Mowing your lawn low to the ground before applying it can help unmask hidden moss.Once it is black and dead, rake the areas you want to remove it from and gert rid of it in a garbage can.Seed the areas that are missing grass areas with your desired grass seed.Keep the ground moist until the grass has been fully established and is growing strong. Lawn Care for Moss Knowing how to wipe out moss isn't as important as having a healthy lawn. Repairing what was wrong with your lawn in the first place is the most important step to take when preventing green moss from returning. If spots of your yard are receiving less then 3 hours of light per day, you can trim tree branches to allow more sunlight to come through. For shadier areas with 3-4 hours of direct sunlight, plant a shade-tolerant grass seed in those parts.Make an effort to take care of your lawn by regularly feeding it and mowing when your grass is at the highest recommended height for your grass type to encourage deeper rooting.Aerate compacted soils and mix soils rich in composted materials to promote and improve drainage. Only water the lawn when necessary; most lawns only need 1 inch of water per week. With these hints and tricks, you should be well on a path to getting back your lawn. So call our store at Euston Hardware in Kansas City and ask an employee for more advice on your moss overgrowth. Lawn, Garden, & Outdoor, Garden Center, Scotts Back To Tips & News