Posted on June 21st, 2018
Are you fighting (and losing) the war on lawn moss? It’s a common occurrence in both residential and commercial lawns alike. Like most weeds and unwanted growth, lawn moss only needs to find a single sparse area in your yard to thrive. Once it finds an empty, shady spot it in the soil, it runs rampant, quickly overtaking barren places and thin coverage throughout the property.
Due to its rapid growth cycle, many assume that lawn moss will directly eliminate healthy existing grass in their properties. Fortunately, this is not the case. Unlike other weeds that can strangle healthy plants, lawn mosses don’t have roots or vascular systems. Their fundamental biology means they can’t overtake a robust yard. That’s the good news.
The not-so-good-news about moss is that its presence indicates potential lawn failures on your property. When left untreated, these inconsistencies and disruptions can eventually kill larger grass patches, creating an ideal opportunity for lawn moss to expand its surface foothold in your grass, beds, and gardens. Some common factors that may directly contribute to the spread of moss in your lawn include:
The way you care for your lawn can also create a perfect storm for a significant moss onslaught. Infrequent and excessive mowing can both threaten grass health and invite unwanted growth.
When it comes to defeating lawn moss, the best defense is a consistent, proactive lawn care offense that stops unwanted growth before it starts. A yard full of thick, green, healthy grass proves a formidable weapon against a moss attack. The road to a robust property often begins with proper fertilization and weed control. A qualified and professional lawn care provider will carefully assess your yard to pinpoint deficiencies and vulnerabilities. From there, they will create a customized fertilization program that:
Of course, a proactive, preventative approach isn’t feasible for homeowners who have already found patches of moss on their property. Once again, a skilled and experienced lawn and turf care professional can help. Your lawn care partner will carefully evaluate what’s causing moss growth on your property to devise a plan of action based on your yard’s specific conditions and needs. Soil enhancements, weed control, aeration, and change the yard’s grade for better drainage are just some of the many tactics your lawn care service may employ. Once the moss has been eliminated, your turf specialists will seed sparse areas for new, thick, healthy grass that’s ready to ward off future moss outbreaks.
Let Turf Unlimited help you win the war on lawn moss. Contact our team of lawn care specialists today all your landscape needs.
