My dad is trying to remove (kill) moss in his yard. He got some products to kill off the moss, but it states to apply when the moss is growing in the spring or fall. How do you know when it is growing? He lives in Ohio by Cleveland if this helps. Thank you.
Just apply it in spring and that should be fine. This article may help as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/weeds/killing-moss.htm
I live in a townhouse so my backyard is small but I would like to have grass grow there. My problem is a lot of moss. I have no trees but the yard behind me does and my yard is mostly in the shade, as these trees block the sun most of the day. I have planted shade grass seed and it starts to grow. But every spring I start out with a yard of moss. Am I doomed because of the shade? I also get green spots on my deck.
This article will help explain how to get rid of the moss: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/weeds/killing-moss.htm
My garden is being overcome with moss - even in the sunny places. Does it have anything to do with the makeup of the soil? Is it damaging to my other plantings? How do I control it? Can I just cover it with composted dirt?
This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/moss-on-plants.htm
This is for a wooded shady area.
Here are some thoughts on growing moss: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/rosemary/pruning-rosemary.htm
and more on growing violets: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/violet/wild-violets-care.htm
And here are some more plants that might interest you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htm
When reading about how to plant and maintain a healthy moss garden, keeping it clear of leaves, twigs, and grass growth are important. Would this be true in the true north woods (wild) moss garden? Would my moss covered rocks, etc. be improved by cleaning it out a bit? My friend says it's ridiculous to "rake" the forest, but I say improvement can be enhanced with tender loving care.
One big difference between a garden and a wild forest or field is the tending that goes into it. Have you seen pictures of the beautiful old moss gardens in Japan? If you have a space that you want to keep clear, add a bit of fertilizer, move a plant in or out now and then, pick up dead stuff -- then it becomes your garden instead of a wild wood. And a wondrous one, I'll bet. I don't know if you've read our articles on moss, so in case you haven't, here's the link: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
I have moss growing in pots (north and south sides) on my lawn, especially in an area where gravel was dumped to fill in the patio for cement to be laid. But I also have it in the front (north side). Adding Lime to the area didn't help. The only thing that will grow over the moss is zoysia grass, but my plants in the pots are dying due to the moss. What should I do?
This article might help you find a solution to your problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/weeds/killing-moss.htm
I am looking for something pet-friendly that will kill moss on a brick pathway and a wood deck. Used powdered Tide detergent one year, killed the moss but I'm afraid it might be bad for the dogs & cat or make the wood more slippery in the Seattle rain. Looked at the article on weed killers. Vinegar? Salt? Sugar? Cornmeal? No problem in the summer, but Seattle winter is Sept thru June. . . Thanks!
Salt will do it, but the salt will also hurt any other plants in the area, as it will run off eventually. You may want to try bleach. Bleach will kill the moss (and anything else it comes in contact with) but breaks down into harmless elements in about 12-24 hours. Boiling water is another option. Again, it will kill anything that it comes in contact with.