Lawn expert's 'best method' to remove moss from your grass and stop it returning

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With spring underway, gardeners face a wealth of tasks to get their outdoor space back in shape after a dark winter.One area that can get neglected in grim weather is the lawn, with wet and cold conditions resulting in moss growth.

if left to spread, it can quickly overtake your grass, forming dense, irregular spongy mats, ruining both its appearance and health.The high growing season for lawn moss is between April and September when it produces the most spores, so it is best to tackle the issue now before it worsens.

Luckily, grass specialist and co-founder at GreenPal Gene Caballero one expert has shared three simple steps to produce a moss-free lawn in early spring and summer.Gene claimed “the best method to remove moss from lawns” involves both physical removal and addressing the underlying conditions that favour moss growth, the Express reports.Firstly, physically remove the moss by raking it out of your lawn.

This can be labour-intensive but is “effective in clearing the immediate problem”.After removal, Gene urged: “It's crucial to improve conditions to discourage moss from returning.