Mind-your-own-business ( Soleirolia soleirolii): Little response to lawn weedkillers – returf infested areas in late autumn or early spring. Whether hoping to fix a sparse lawn or trying to revitalise dead grass, when lawns are in desperate need of attention, reliable and fast-acting products can make all the difference. Miracle-Gro is a well-renowned company for a reason, and their Water Soluble Lawn Food is easy to apply with a sprayer or watering can, often creating visibly greener lawns in just three days. Lawn Gold Lawn Fertilizer & Moss Remover is the best lawn moss killer if you want a chemical-free product with organically-based ingredients. It works to create an environment that will successfully deter moss, containingcalcium which is used to reduce soil acidity. Moss thrives in acidic ground, so combatting its growth by improving the composition of the soil is an excellent, long-term solution. Killing moss with chemicals is not a straightforward procedure. There are various options to choose from, either liquid or granular moss killer. The combined feed/weed formulas should only be applied twice a year; they will damage your garden if used more frequently. However, lawn feed alone can be applied more often: up to every two weeks during the growing season unless the weather is very hot and dry.

Having a soluble formula also means that there is less likelihood of scorching – this happens when a high concentration of product is applied to one place and burns it and is more common with granules. You can also prevent moss by using fertilizer. A good fertilizer will help improve the health of your lawn and will discourage moss from growing. What should I choose: liquid or granular moss killer?Since liquid herbicides penetrate deep into leaf surfaces, they leave behind a lasting effect as long as it doesn’t get washed away by too much rainfall/irrigation afterwards. This means your lawn will require less maintenance in the future as long as you apply it periodically to prevent regrowth from advancing further into your grasses. Secondly, the size of the lawn is a decisive factor before buying. If you own a large lawn, it may have widespread moss infestation, you can consider a large capacity moss killer which can cover your yard thoroughly. After application, we recommend waiting 2 weeks before planning to seed. This ensures your fertiliser has adequate time to take effect and complete its full process – killing off moss and weeds, and sufficiently feeding your lawn. Patches will appear where moss and weeds have been killed off, these areas will require reseeding. This product should only be used on an established lawn (6 months + old) Due to its diluted nature, it may not necessarily be as strong as granulated products can be, but it’s less likely to scorch the grass and is simpler to apply. Ferrous Sulphate is an iron-based chemical element, which promotes grass growth and reduces weed and moss development. It enables the ground to seep in more and provide adequate nutrients.

As the name suggests, this isn’t just a lawn feed either; the granulated formula with an NPK of 10-4-4 helps green up the grass whilst also killing off weeds and moss. As a fast-release formula it can be applied every 4 – 6 weeks, so the lawn can be topped up as required. If you’re looking for a fertiliser with an environmental conscience, the Plantworks Ltd Empathy Lawn Feed is a great example of organic lawn feed. This company is refreshingly focused on both caring for the planet and tending your lawn in equal measure. Speedwell, slender ( Veronica filiformis): Little response to lawn weedkillers. Re-seed or returf affected areas of lawn. It takes a very long time to see results even after you stop watering days or weeks after application so be prepared to wait for months if your spot is large. Alternatively, look in our Weedkillers for gardeners document– sections 1b, cand d–for the corresponding product trade names (such as dicamba/mecoprop-P is sold as ‘Resolva Lawn Weedkiller Extra’)If you decide to use weedkillers rather than cultural control methods, here is a guide to choosing the right weedkiller for your lawns. The aim here is to target the weeds you have and use the minimum amount of product needed to carry out the control. Follow these steps: Fresh moss has many uses too – flower arrangers like to use in displays, while birds add it to their nests. It can be used to line hanging baskets and looks great as a mulch in containers of spring bulbs. You can also add it to wildlife habitats and bug hotels. Non-chemical, bacteria-based products Apply evenly over the marked area with the spreader, by hand or wheeled spreader. Find your spreader settings here.