Another natural approach is to use a non-chemical, bacteria-based product designed to add nutrients to your grass as well as removing the moss. All “No Rake” lawn moss killers work slowly, gradually killing off and consuming the moss. This gives the existing grass time to spread into the free space. This product contains naturally occurring bacteria that ‘eats’ through dead moss, clearing it from the lawn when other lawn moss killers would require it to be painstakingly raked up. I only have one issue with “no rake” lawn moss products; I found they are slow to act and when I tested them and I had to apply several doses and overseed a couple of times.

Diluted moss killers often show visible results within one to two days . Although, they shouldn’t be applied if rain is forecast as they may wash away and become less effective. Granular moss killers generally take effect in around two weeks . They slowly release their active ingredient so bad weather shouldn’t reduce their effectiveness. Spreaders Spreaders are a great way to evenly distribute seed and fertiliser. A variety of different types are available.’Aerate compacted and heavy soil: In gardens with compacted soil, either spiking the lawn with a rake or using a mechanical aerator will help grass grow well. "If your soil isheavy, use a manual or mechanicalhollow-tined aeratorin autumn,every three or four years, which removessmall plugs of soil," advises the RHS. "Brush a top-dressing mix into the holes, comprisingthree parts sandy loam, six parts sharp sand and one part peat-free multi-purpose compost,to improve drainage." We’ve scanned the internet to find the Best No Rake Moss Removers based on the potassium content and here is the data: Remove loose moss in autumnby scarification or vigorous raking," say the RHS. "The aim is to remove all the loose debris, but not uproot the grass. On a small lawn or if the moss is only in a limited area,this can be done with a spring-tined rake. For a larger area, you could hire a mechanical scarifier."

According to the RHS, there are two types of chemical moss killer you can use: those containing sulphate of iron and moss killer combined with fertiliser. For these products we offer a delivery service Local to Trowell Garden Centre, delivering with our own transport. No Rake Moss Removers do an exceptional job of Killing moss and unlike other moss killers, they remove the moss too. However, the process moss removers use to get rid of the moss, can be slower than using a granular moss killer and removing the moss manually.

Vitax Moss Remover No Rake – 5kg

Specially formulated to accelerate grass root development, leading to a faster-growing, stronger lawn, this Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer also has an iron content of 8.0% to kill off moss, and contains three separate weed killers.

I found that applying it was easy, I just diluted the powder in my watering can and applied it evenly to the lawn.

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Applying this lawn moss killer needs to be done carefully, as leaving too high a concentration in one area can lead to scorching. 10 kg of product is enough to cover 250 m², so it’s best to apply sparingly with a spreader to get the best results and the best value for money. Stop cutting your grass so short: Letting your grass stay a little longer can help promote good health and give moss less of a chance to take hold. Compared to some similar products, this moss killer does have quite a strong smell – something to be aware of whilst also making sure that children and pets don’t enter onto the lawn until all the granules are fully dissolved. This generally takes around 48 hours as long as there has been a lot of rainfall. Granules can also be watered in by frequently using a sprayer or hose until they are dissolved. If you already have a granule fertiliser spreader, you may be more comfortable with granular moss killer. Equally, if you normally use a liquid sprayer when fertilising, or have a watering can with a fine-holed rose, it might suit you better to use liquid moss killer. The Proctors Lawn Feed Moss Killer achieves better coverage than other products sold in a similarly-sized container; this is because it is made up of ‘micro-granules’ that are more compact than standard granules. The product goes further, and these granules are also less likely to clog in a spreader than those of traditional size.