There are many home remedies for moss, but not all of them are really recommended. Some harm plants and/or animals, others attract ants or other unwanted insects. Soda is also popular for moss control and is easy to use.
Soda is not the best way to remove moss
However, you should not use soda on your lawn, it acts as a weed killer. As such, it not only attacks the moss but also the lawn grasses. Here other agents such as sulfuric acid ammonia are more suitable.
Remove moss from paving stones
Soda is a great way to remove moss on garden paths or patios. Pour a liter of hot water over a tablespoon of soda. Then spray this solution onto your paving stones and let them soak overnight.
The next day, brush the panels thoroughly. If necessary, rinse again with clear water. Incidentally, the soda lye also helps against algae and on garden furniture or fences. Areas with a particularly thick layer of moss should be scraped or scraped free beforehand.
Prevention of moss in the lawn
Be sure to choose a quality seed mix for planting your lawn. These contain specially bred lawn grasses that grow particularly densely. Cheap mixtures, on the other hand, consist largely of so-called forage grasses, which grow quickly but are less dense.
Proper lawn care
Fertilize and mow your lawn regularly. If the drought persists, it should also be watered. The grasses thrive and have strong roots. This largely keeps moss and clover away from your lawn. However, a prerequisite is that the lawn gets enough light and is not too damp.
The essentials in brief:
- Do not use soda on lawns
- is suitable for cleaning garden furniture and equipment, paving stones and fences
- scrape off the thick layer of moss beforehand
- right mix: 1 tablespoon of soda to 1 liter of hot water
- leave on overnight
- brush thoroughly
tips
Don't use soda on your lawn, it will remove not only the moss but also the lawn grasses.