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- Q.Algae And Moss Both Green - What products do I need to get to remove green algae and moss out of grass?
- Q.How To Get Rid Of Moss - I have a shady, wet garden bed with a few perennial plants including fuchsia and pieris. I have planted gladioli ...
- Q.Moss Growing In Vegetable Garden - How to I get rid of moss so I can replant my tomatoes and other vegetables?
- Q.Moss - When making a moss slurry, is buttermilk required? If I use the slurry on dirt, is it okay just to ...
- Q.Moss Graffiti - I have read many tutorials about moss graffiti and they give out many recipes to make moss mixture for painting ...
- Q.Moss In Flower Beds - I live in the Pacific NW where there is lots of wet soil and moss. I have read a fair ...
- Q.Killing Moss - I have an Aubretia bed growing on top of a stone wall about 30 ft. long. It has recently been ...
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hattiejm on
May 18, 2016
30906Q.Algae and moss both green
What products do I need to get to remove green algae and moss out of grass?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 20, 2016A.Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
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- Asked by
Crazynurse on
May 31, 2016
ML2 7HEQ.How to get rid of moss
I have a shady, wet garden bed with a few perennial plants including fuchsia and pieris. I have planted gladioli bulbs. There are a few stepping stones around the plants, which along with the soil are covered in moss. How can I get rid of the moss?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 2, 2016A.You can treat the areas and help introduce air flow to the garden by thinning plants or creating better drainage.
Keep in mind that the moss will return unless the growing conditions change.
You an also embrace the mossy look and create a woodland garden.
Here are some articles with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/moss-on-plants.htm
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Pebbles1 on
June 2, 2016
Rock Springs wy. 82901Q.moss growing in vegetable garden
How to I get rid of moss so I can replant my tomatoes and other vegetables?
- Answered by
SAL on
June 3, 2016A.Check your soil pH! Most mosses prefer very low (acidic) pH, lower than is good for tomatoes.
The moss won't interfere with your vegetable plants, but the fact that it is there suggests you need to amend your soil to raise the pH.
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goldenleafs1 on
August 4, 2016
84020Q.Moss
When making a moss slurry, is buttermilk required? If I use the slurry on dirt, is it okay just to use water and moss in the slurry?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 5, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Yes, it is okay to use just water and moss and some gardening experts recommend just this. Other than buttermilk, recommended additives include beer and dried clay.
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Anonymous on
October 22, 2016Q.Moss graffiti
I have read many tutorials about moss graffiti and they give out many recipes to make moss mixture for painting on a surface and letting it grow. But lots of comments say the beer or buttermilk moss mixture doesn't work. I would like to know if there's any other way? How to MAKE the real mixture that will adhere to any surface?
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Downtoearthdigs on
October 22, 2016A.I would certainly agree that there are many different recipes for 'making moss'.
Getting moss to stick to a surface can be difficult because if it rains it will just wash away.
I personally have had luck with just wetting an area of stone or concrete and rubbing the moss onto the area. Like using the moss as a scrub brush.
Then I mist and keep the area damp. You can even cover with a light plastic tarp. You have to be patient and wait for the moss to develop. It grows very slowly.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/propagating-moss.htm
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November 3, 2016Q.Moss in flower beds
I live in the Pacific NW where there is lots of wet soil and moss. I have read a fair amount on moss and know that it grows in over wet, shady areas, acidic soil, etc. I have 1.5 acres and a large portion of that is flower beds and they are covered in moss. This is more in the front yard where I have put compost down as a top layer for the last few years. I have bark in the backyard over the soil and there is MUCH less moss there. Everyone talks about removing the moss but my area is so large, that it would be a huge project and a lot of soil to remove. I was wondering if it is fine to put a new layer of organic compost soil over the moss come spring time and then bark over that and just leave the moss under it? Or do I really need to try and remove all the moss prior to doing that.
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 4, 2016A.Given the large area that you are dealing with I believe controlling the moss is really the best option.
Even if you successfully removed the moss (which would be impossible) the growing conditions are the same and the moss would return.
Improving the conditions and lessoning the moss growth is the approach I feel you need to take.Here are a few links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/got-moss-your-lawn-try-these-tips
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Brian Greenway on
January 20, 2017
West devon near TavistockQ.killing moss
I have an Aubretia bed growing on top of a stone wall about 30 ft. long. It has recently been invaded by moss. The bed drains well and the Aubretia plants appear healthy. Is it possible to apply something that will kill the moss but not harm the Aubretia!!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 21, 2017A.You could start with a soil test, it can help you determine if a low ph may be a cause of the Moss growing in your garden bed.
If you do use a Moss killer application, you will need to check the label to determine if it is safe to use with your plants.This link has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/moss/killing-moss.htm
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