CALLING all green-fingered gardeners – if you want to get your lawn in tip top shape for spring, you’ve come to the right place.
With the heating up, if you’re on a mission to ensure your looks fabulous for warmer days, we’ve got just what you need.
While can often bring damp to our , can become increasingly more prevalent.
It’s seen as a nuisance by many and is known to rapidly take over areas, particularly in and on .
Alongside being unsightly, can also be a safety hazard if left neglected.
But luckily for you, a pro has suggested a and easy way homeowners can effectively in gardens – and it couldn’t be simpler.
So if you’re and are looking for a to ensure your is moss-free this season, then you’ll need to take notes.
Thanks to Rob, an expert from Taylor Weed Control, there’s an easy way to get rid of moss – and it’s all about giving your the right feed.
With Rob’s , you’ll need to get your hands on a £6.50 buy from – and then this trick will cost you just 15p a time.
Rob explained: “Moss doesn't fare well in iron-rich soil…which is great if you have high levels of iron in your soil.
“For those who don't – if you're reading this, that probably includes you – giving your mossy tenant a dose of iron is a great way to ensure it has a rocky stay.”;
Moss can only grow in a moist and acidic environment, which means a mossy lawn is likely unhealthy and needs iron to assist with photosynthesis.
Not having enough iron will cause , which also means it will be more vulnerable to dying from drought once arrives.
As a result, a simple way to treat lawns and get rid of moss is with , which is known to dissolve moss and ensure your grass too.
So if you want to give this trick a try, here’s what you’ll need to do.
Before you begin treating moss, you will likely need to , a straightforward process that involves creating small holes in the grass to stop the soil from being so compacted.
You will also need to , and to do this, you’ll need to use a rake to go over the grass and remove any thatch buildup, which prevents water and nutrients from reaching the grass.
Next you can put your to work.
This brilliant buy is fantastic at removing moss and it is best to apply it when grass is actively growing in early spring.
All you’ll need to do is give the grass a thorough watering or apply it after it has been raining, as the moisture will help dissolve the iron sulphate properly.
Make sure not to apply iron sulphate on a hot day, as the heat can cause the iron to burn the grass and stress your lawn more.
Iron sulphate will cause the moss to turn brown and die within a few days and the nutrient boost will help you get a lawn that stays looking healthy throughout the warmer seasons.
With Westland Sulphate of Iron, which you can order from Amazon for only £6.50, you’ll use just 35g per handful, making this trick just 15p a time, which is great for those looking to tackle moss .
