I'd like the moss to cover the interior side of the wall that faces our backyard. It is mostly shaded. I am not interested in doing moss "graffiti."
Here is a link to a website that will tell you how to grow moss on a cement wall:
http://blogs.uoregon.edu/artofnature/2013/12/03/diy-green-graffiti/
I was removing moss in my lawn and found green netting. I want to reseed these areas. Do I need to add topsoil over the netting before I seed?
I have linked you to an article below which discusses the purpose of lawn netting and how to use it. Since your netting is already in place, you will probably want to shovel 4 inches of soil over the mesh and rake it out evenly. Then plant your seed as usual.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/using-netting-for-lawns.htm
Here is an article on how to remove moss from your lawn that may be helpful as well:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
For the third year in a row, I have treated and killed the moss with lime and iron sulfate. It gets raked out of the garden. Then I add bagged top, fertilizer, more lime, and reseed with seed for a shady spot. Last year I even added humus to the mix of soil and lime. My husband has cut back limbs and even had two trees removed. This year I am right back where I started from, killing the moss. What am I doing wrong? What should I do this year - the moss is dead?
Have you had the soil tested? Your soil pH may be too acidic, which will inhibit grass growth and encourage the moss. If you have not yet read it, this article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/weeds/killing-moss.htm
I'm starting a moss lawn but I have ants, spiders, and palmetto bugs all over my yard.
Here are some links for you.
Neem Oil can be used.
Spiders are generally a benefit to the garden, so maybe they can stay!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/growing-moss-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-garden-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
How do you get rid of moss growing on a natural beach? We live on a lake and have a sandy beach which is growing moss.
You may want to remove as much as possible by hand.
You can treat the moss with a moss killer, but you will want to be careful not to contaminate the lake water.
Is there tree growth that is shading the area?
Clearing the trees to allow more sunlight to the area would help in keeping the moss from growing and spreading.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
If I treat my lawn with moss killer and then scarify, will this spread allium vinealei? Have a garden that has heavy moss and wild garlic.
Yes, you certainly can spread the issues.
Here are some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/wild-garlic-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
I've got some lovely ground cover which is being overtaken by moss. Will a moss remover kill my ground cover, also? The moss is spotty and intermingled.
Hear, hear! I completely agree. I wasted a lot of time raking and killing moss but not addressing the reason it was there in the beginning!
Remember that moss will not harm or kill the ground cover, just slowly take over any open ground.
Unless the growing conditions change, the removed moss will come back over time.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm