How can I get rid of moss in an area that doesn't get a lot of sun?
I have an area that doesn't get sun & I have a lot of green moss growing. How can I get rid of it? The area is always damp, so I'm sure that doesn't help...Thank you !......Madeline
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Madeline: You could "embrace the moss" -- and make it a garden...
https://www.thegardenglove.com/marvelous-moss-gardens/
Hi Madeline, aerating the whole area would help a lot with drainage after that, if the area isn't enormous you could consider laying down a bed of mulch or creating a type of rock garden.
I love Nan’s idea above! Clearly moss is happy there - embrace it and save yourself so many hassles. Or put down patio stones/flagstones and make a sitting area?
I'm along the same line of thought as Nan! I rather like moss. :-)
But if you'd like to get rid of your moss still, here's a tutorial for using dish soap to cut down on moss: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/kill-lawn-moss-dish-soap-41529.html
Here's a link to some hommade moss killers, although I have never had a reason to use them, it sounds like something might work for your area:
https://www.tipsbulletin.com/homemade-moss-killer/
I don't love chemicals, so I've removed moss by digging it out and then planting hostas in its place or pachysandra and surrounding it with mulch to prevent the moss from coming back.
Kims idea is fabulous - dig out the moss and replace it with another ground cover that loves moisture!
Hi Madeline, sorry you are having problems with moss in your yard. Hope this helps. Search Results
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Hi Madeline, you can mix about a tablespoon of baking soda to 1 gallon of water, and pour it on the moss. Baking soda makes the soil more alkaline, and moss prefers a slightly acid soil.
White cleaning vinegar will kill the spores once you scrape it off. However, it could also kill any plants and grasses that it hits on the ground.
You could dig it up and remove it or move it to another spot
I've read that Dawn dish soap and water works. I have to get on this project myself! Every year moss grows between the pavers in my backyard patio. It drives me nuts!
Hi Madeline,
Grow Ferns and damp loving plants, and or use Wet and Leave on the slabs.
Hi Madeline, you can dig out or dig into the moss and plant shade loving plants with it. You could also add some sidewalk blocks to that area to reduce the dampness.