Control Moss in Your Lawn With Wet & Forget

Why Does Moss Have Such An Impact On Lawn Health?

So moss has decided to crash your garden party. This sneaky little invader spreads quickly thanks to wind and waterborne spores. And once it’s settled in, it can be hard to evict.

While a bit of moss might seem harmless at first, it steals your grass’ nutrients and space leaving your lawn looking patchy and thin. The presence of moss indicates underlying lawn health issues; it thrives where grass struggles due to conditions like too much shade, acidic soil, soggy conditions, compacted soil, or a nutrient deficiency. Don’t worry though, we’re here to help you get your lawn back to its glorious green self. 

Wet & Forget Is An Easy Solution To Killing Moss

Before we tackle the root causes of your moss invasion, let's show it who's boss! Wet & Forget Original (5L) is your weapon of choice – it targets moss and other unwanted guests (like mould, mildew, lichen and algae) without resorting to harsh chemicals.

Follow these simple steps for moss removal:

1. Choose a calm, cool evening or morning to apply – to avoid evaporation.
2. Give your lawn a light watering, just enough to dampen things but not soak the moss - this is so the product doesn’t soak through to the soil, but remains on the moss.
3. Grab your garden sprayer and mix 7 parts water to 1 part Wet & Forget Concentrate.
4. Spot spray those mossy areas. A few rounds might be needed for total moss domination. (Don't worry if your lawn looks a bit scorched – it'll bounce back).
   Once the moss has died, rake it out and dispose of it.
5. Treat the area with lime to raise the pH level and make things less moss-friendly.

If it’s early spring or autumn - overseed your lawn and fertilise for extra oomph.

Once you've evicted the moss, your lawn may look like it lost a fight with the lawnmower. But don’t stress, much like a bad haircut, it will grow back. Moss is a simple creature with simple needs: damp shade, low nutrients and acidic soil. By tweaking these conditions, you can keep moss from crashing your lawn party ever again.

Helpful Hints To Reduce ‘Moss-Friendly’ Conditions

Shed Some Light On Those Shady Spots

Moss enjoys the shade, but most grass varieties don’t. For a healthy lawn, it’s time to clear any obstacles that are blocking those precious rays. If an area gets less than four hours of full sun per day, it’s basically a moss paradise - if you’re stuck with shade, consider planting some trees or shrubs instead. 

Adjust Your pH

Moss thrives in acidic soil, but your grass prefers things a bit more neutral (around 6-6.5 on the pH scale). Don't worry, raising the pH is easy – just sprinkle some agricultural lime (the calcium-based kind works best) and watch your lawn flourish. 

Poor Drainage and Soggy Soils

Moss loves wet, damp soils so you need to improve your drainage and avoid watering your grass too regularly. A deep soak every once in a while is better than frequent sprinkles. This encourages your grass to grow deep roots and become more drought-tolerant.

Aerate Your Lawn

Your grass needs air, water and nutrients to thrive, but compacted soil is like a roadblock to these essentials. Aerating your lawn is a quick and easy fix – grab a core aerator or even just a garden rake and get to work. This will free up enough space for the soil to spread out and therefore decompress.  We recommend doing this twice a year before and after the growing season.