Moss in Lawns

01/30/2012

Infestations of moss in lawns will be apparent with the arrival of spring.  Moss is often  associated with low soil fertility, poor drainage, shade, soil compaction, wet conditions, poor air circulation, or a combination of these conditions.   Moss tends to grow where turf can’t or at the minimum struggles.  The key is to identify the reasons why the turf is struggling and correct them.

Some options to manage moss in a lawn include having the soil tested to determine if lime or a fertilizer application is needed to raise pH or improve soil fertility. Improve soil so that wet conditions do not persist.   If the lawn is heavily shaded, removing some of the least desirable trees may help.