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These products help deal with moss

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Benefits

  • For control of moss in lawns, paths, driveways and other hard surfaces.
  • Mossclear is not iron based so will not stain your paths & hard surfaces.
  • Leaves lawn grasses unaffected.
  • Does not cause brown off on fine turf.
  • Kills moss spores giving long term control.
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Benefits

  • Improves growth, health and strength in a wide variety of plants.
  • Improves soil biology for stronger & healthier plants.
  • BioGro® Certified Organic for use in organic gardening.
  • NPK 14:4:7 + trace elements & humics.
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Benefits

  • Controls moss, lichen, powdery mildew and rust.
  • For use on fruit trees, vegetables and roses.
  • No withholding period.
  • No leaf burn.
  • BioGro® Certified Organic for use in organic gardening.
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Benefits

  • For quick and effective control of a range of weeds including clover and moss.
  • Fast acting - results within 3 hours.
  • Inactivated in soil.
  • All natural combination of pine oil and fatty acids.
  • BioGro® Certified Organic for use in organic gardening.

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moss

Growth of moss is usually associated with poor drainage, shade, low nutrient level and/or acidic soil.

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HOW TO CONTROL MOSS

It is important to address the causes of your problem to prevent moss regrowth:

> Cut back any plants shading the affected area.
> Improve drainage in the area, this can be done by aerating soil with a spike or fork.
> If possible, keep of lawn when wet to prevent soil compaction.
> Moss growth can be a sign of poor nutrient levels in the soil and high acidity.

In lawns

> Cut the lawn one day before treatment then spray with MOSSCLEAR. Best to apply in Autumn or early winter before moss becomes to established and dense, though the product can be used throughout the year.
> Once sprayed, avoid cutting your lawn for as long as possible to allow the product to take effect.
> When moss has died, rake out of lawn and reseed lawn if necessary.
> In Spring or early Summer use NOURISH ALL PURPOSE ORGANIC FERTILISER on the lawn to promote grass growth. Test the soil to check acidity; add lime to increase the pH if the test shows it to be below 6.0.


On hard surfaces

> For use on hard surfaces, apply MOSSCLEAR as directed. Best to apply in Autumn or early winter before moss becomes to established and dense, though the product can be used throughout the year.
> Once the moss has blackened it can be scraped off.


On Tree Bark

> For moss on tree bark apply ORGANIC SUPER SULPHUR as a protectant in Spring, Autumn & Winter and/or at first sign of moss.


For a fast acting organic solution in garden beds or on hard surfaces use ORGANIC WEEDREE RAPID.

     

     

     

About

Moss needs moisture to grow but can survive periods of drought. It is usually associated with poor drainage, shade, low nutrient level and/or acidic soil. It is low growing and forms a spongy mat.

Since moss thrives in damp soil, it encroaches on areas that have poor drainage and where the soil is compacted. It can be found in almost any damp and shady area of your garden including lawns, garden beds, paths and driveways.

Did you know

Mosses do not have true leaves, stems or roots. They are simple plants with tissues that abasorb moisture and nutrients through all parts.

Mosses are in the division Bryophyta which formerly included liverworts and hornworts. Liverworts and hornworts are now placed in their own divisions.

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Gallery

Moss in lawns can grow in a mat that excludes grasses. It is a sign of damp conditions with poor light. Moss can be attractive in natural looking gardens. It will grow in wet areas of low light and poor nutrition.

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