For your lawn, this presents as weed and moss growth. Now, watering more during these months may not always be possible, which is why it is important that we have taught our grass roots to stretch further into the soil with our watering and mowing practices in the spring and fall.
Another contributing factor to weed and moss growth is the composition of the soil it all grows in. The soil stores water and nutrients, so many of the problems associated with growing a healthy lawn are directly related to the soil. A loamy soil is ideal for grass growth. This is one made up of sand, clay and organic matter making it hold water and nutrients and water as well as being more resistant to soil compaction. When your soil is not able to drain properly it will cause a more moist environment which is very inviting not only for moss and weed growth, but also to some bacteria and disease growth.
If you soil drains too quickly or easily then it is less able to hold in the water and nutrients also causing weeds and moss to grow in an unhealthy environment. If you are noticing that water is standing on the surface of the lawn we recommend that you contact a drainage company to check things out.
So, in conclusion, the presence of weeds or moss in your lawn is a sign of the health of that environment. Similar to when we start to take better care of our bodies by eating right and exercising regularly, which does take some time, we are less likely to get sick. Join us next time for more in depth looks at your lawn and your favorite Local Lawn Care company here in New Westminster! In the meantime, take back your weekend by calling Nutri-Lawn and let us take care of your lawn! Moss has no problem growing on this dense clay.
The best product for improving clay soil and compaction is Aerify Plus. This might sound counter-intuitive, since moss likes moisture, but here is what can happen. When high clay content soils dry out during a drought or normal summer conditions, the loss of moisture causes the soil to actually shrink, which turns it tighter and denser.
This can tear and damage grass roots and make it impossible for them to get to the nutrients and water. When the lawn finally begins to receive rain or water, opportunistic moss spores germinate easily, since the grass is not healthy enough to compete.
Last summer we experienced a major drought in the North East, and this spring we are finding more moss than ever before. Check out our blog post on How to Water Your Lawn for more tips. Tree Roots. Tree roots can cause moss in a couple of ways. The larger roots that grow close to the soil surface do not give the grass enough soil to dig into.
Hence, moss develops and grows on top of these roots. When lawns are not watered deeply, the finer and even microscopic feeder roots of the tree can move upwards into the topsoil and compete with the grass for both water and space.
This weakens the grass and permits moss to come in. This also can happen around shrubs that border the lawn, especially evergreens. However, it should not be used on its own as a moss killer, firstly because it is not approved as a pesticide, and secondly because used in the wrong quantities it is likely to do more harm than good, killing off grass as well as moss.
The best time to apply a chemical moss killer is autumn or spring, when the weather is cool, and damp and any bare patches left after moss has been removed can be re-seeded.
The raked-out moss can be composted, but it is slow to break down, so should be added to your compost heap gradually. Moss in a lawn indicates that there is an underlying problem with the lawn, and unless this is fixed, the moss will return. The best way to discourage moss from coming back is to get the grass growing vigorously. With a little care and attention, you can turn a mossy lawn into beautiful green turf to be proud of. Weedkillers are manufactured according to very strict rules and regulations, and each will differ depending on their How to get rid of moss in lawns Moss in lawns is a sign that there is an underlying problem with the lawn.
This can be caused by any of several factors, including: Poor drainage Shade Lack of fertiliser Grass cut too short Heavy foot traffic Feathery, fern-like mosses are most common in poorly drained areas. Join the RHS today and get 12 months for the price of 9. Take action Why take action?
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