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Mossy Lawns

Categories: Grains and Forage Crops

What will destroy patches of moss which are spreading over our lawns and

apparently destroying the grass?



More sunlight would have a tendency to discourage the growth of moss on

a lawn. If this is not feasible, irrigation less frequently but a more

thorough soaking each time will give the surface a better chance to dry

off, and moss will not grow on a dry surface. The frequent spraying of a

lawn with just enough water to keep the surface moist and not enough

water to penetrate deeply will tend to the growing of moss and to less

vigor in the growth of the grass, A good soaking of the soil once a week

is better than daily sprinkling, but, of course, very much more water

must be used when you only sprinkle at long intervals. The drying of the

surface may be assisted by sprinkling with air-slaked lime and this will

discourage the growth of moss, but of course lime must not be used in

excess or it will also injure the grass.



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