Where liverwort appears with its leaves up to 2 cm in size, it is very difficult to remove. The countless species thrive regardless of the light and temperature conditions, are frost and heat resistant. The moss family cannot be destroyed by most anti-moss agents. How to remove the hard-boiled liverwort from the garden, lawn and paved areas, read here.
There are different ways to successfully combat liverwort
Remove liverwort from the bed and lawn - Here's how
Fountain liverworts and their ilk prefer to look for a place with shady, damp conditions. In beds and lawns with compacted soil, they prefer to anchor themselves with their cell filaments, since there is no significant competition to be feared here. By making the liverwort as uncomfortable as possible, you will get rid of the green nuisance. That is how it goes:
- Loosen the soil in the bed regularly and use sand to make it more permeable
- Scarify, aerate and sand the lawn in spring and autumn
- If the pH is below 5.5, lime the green area to between 6.0 and 7.0
Liverwort colonizes the substrate of your potted plants, remove the top layer of soil and mulch with gravel or expanded clay.(19.73€) A drainage system made of clay fragments, which you spread over the water drain in the ground, prevents waterlogging. Preferably use peat-free potting soil enriched with perlite, sand or lava granules,(13.99€) Liverwort does not feel welcome here.
Remove liverwort from paved surfaces
On paved surfaces, liverwort spreads in the joints and causes an unkempt appearance. With a high-pressure cleaner (€119.90) and flame-flame device, you can destroy the unloved moss; however, sensitive natural stone does not get away unscathed either. How to do it right:
- Remove the liverwort with a wire or grout brush
- Then scrub the affected area thoroughly with vinegar
- Alternatively, dissolve 20 g soda or 15 g potassium permanganate in 10 l boiling water and spray on
Repeat this control strategy regularly during spring and summer to avoid liverworts.
tips
Instead of destroying liverworts, ecologically oriented home gardeners use the valuable ingredients to strengthen their plants and drive away snails. The washed moss is dried and mixed in a blender with 70% alcohol. Leave for a day, strain - the natural and versatile strengthening and deterrent is ready.