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Moreno

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Any tips for getting rid of moss and stopping it from returning ? My back garden is constantly boggy and damp and moss is slowly taking over. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
 
Iron sulphate for moss. Be careful with it though as too much will make grass burn and don't get it on your patio as it'll leave rust stains. Put bags round your feet and take them off before you get off the grass iron sulphate best put down when raining or very well watered in. I prefer liquid to powdered

Ideally you'd treat the drainage issues, you probably have a shady lawn, clay soil, or just bad drainage or a combo. French drain may help
 
Evergreen complete 4 in 1. Looks a bit iffy for a few weeks when the moss dies off but then looks great. If you don’t sort the drainage issues it’ll come back over the winter.
 
Once its killed off - rake it and give it a low cut.
Lawn grows better because the soil drains properly without the moss cover.
 
Why don’t you get Green Thumb in to treat your lawn. My dad pays around £20 for a visit and they treat the lawn without the hassle TheFragranceGuy mentions.

The price might have changed now due to cost of living, etc.

www.greenthumb.co.uk

GreenThumb Lawn Care Treatment for Healthier Grass

Expert treatment and advice on all aspects of professional lawn care from aerating, scarifying, feeding, weeding, top dressing and helping to get rid of moss, lawn disease and lawn pests.
www.greenthumb.co.uk www.greenthumb.co.uk
 
Already been said, lawn feed aftercut etc, make sure to keep on top of watering it though and don't over do it as it will scorch, give it time will be great.
 
Feed and weed granules in Spring just before a good wet spell...
Fork and lift slightly in boggy areas to improve drainage
Use a scarifier
In Autumn use an Autumn feed and weed which feeds the grass roots and surpresses the moss
Don't cut too short
That's it 👍
 
I've got a sort of flame thrower device that I bought for just that purpose. I thought it might provide some interest for the grandkids when they come around. Surprisingly, I haven't got around to having a go yet.

I should add it's mainly for weeds between cobbles. I've nothing against moss. I've not much of a problem with weeds either really. Live and let live.
 
Norman_Conquest said:
Why don’t you get Green Thumb in to treat your lawn. My dad pays around £20 for a visit and they treat the lawn without the hassle TheFragranceGuy mentions.

The price might have changed now due to cost of living, etc.

www.greenthumb.co.uk

GreenThumb Lawn Care Treatment for Healthier Grass

Expert treatment and advice on all aspects of professional lawn care from aerating, scarifying, feeding, weeding, top dressing and helping to get rid of moss, lawn disease and lawn pests.
www.greenthumb.co.uk www.greenthumb.co.uk
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Because you usually have to give it a couple of treatments a year if you don't want it to come back and £20 buys about 5 years of iron sulphate (which will kill other weeds and grew up the lawn as well), £10 buys about 2-3 years of weedol and lawn fertiliser isn't expensive either.

Green thumb don't have the best rep on lawn care sites, a bit like taking your bike to Halfords for a repair. It's generally done on a subscription model and a one off visit won't do majority of people any good if they're not going to keep on top of it and if you're going to keep on top of it you might as well do it in the first place unless you want to pay them £20 a month for a flying visit
 
ThatFragranceGuy said:
Because you usually have to give it a couple of treatments a year if you don't want it to come back and £20 buys about 5 years of iron sulphate (which will kill other weeds and grew up the lawn as well), £10 buys about 2-3 years of weedol and lawn fertiliser isn't expensive either.

Green thumb don't have the best rep on lawn care sites, a bit like taking your bike to Halfords for a repair. It's generally done on a subscription model and a one off visit won't do majority of people any good if they're not going to keep on top of it and if you're going to keep on top of it you might as well do it in the first place unless you want to pay them £20 a month for a flying visit
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I wouldn't argue about the pro's and con's of Green Thumbs reputation but can only speak as I find and my dad's lawn looks immaculate since he's had them in to treat it. He's 88 now and struggles to look after the lawn himself and relies on my nephew to cut it for him. He's happy to pay what they charge and isn't short of a bob or two.

But as you and others have said, it is easy enough to do as long you take precautions.
 
Paterson said:
I've got a sort of flame thrower device that I bought for just that purpose. I thought it might provide some interest for the grandkids when they come around. Surprisingly, I haven't got around to having a go yet.

I should add it's mainly for weeds between cobbles. I've nothing against moss. I've not much of a problem with weeds either really. Live and let live.
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A flame thrower for moss on the lawn?
For a wasps nest maybe.
 
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