There are many remedies and home remedies against moss in the lawn, not every one is really recommended. Vinegar and salt do not belong in the garden, they can damage plants and animals. Blaukorn is also recommended.
Blueseed is toxic and should be handled with care
What exactly is blue grain?
Blue grain is not a weed killer but a chemical fertilizer that is supposed to make lawns grow well. It contains nitrogen, phosphate and potassium in variable proportions by weight, often also magnesium and/or other substances. The use of blue grain can therefore lead to over-fertilization, especially if used improperly.
Is Blue Grain Poisonous?
Blue grain is a chemical fertilizer that can be classified as harmful to humans and animals. If it comes into contact with mucous membranes, it irritates them. This also happens when your pet walks across the freshly manured lawn and then licks its paws.
Therefore, blue grain should be washed into the ground as quickly as possible. If it doesn't rain in the days after fertilizing, you should water your lawn or set up a lawn sprinkler (€26.95). During this time, do not let your children play on the lawn or allow your animals to run free.
What can I use instead of blue grain?
Moss does not like alkaline soil or sun, so it grows primarily in shady and acidic soil. So if you spot moss on your lawn, it's probably in the shade and the soil has an unfavorable pH level. Scarifying removes moss and aerates the soil. Sulfuric acid ammonia has a beneficial effect on the soil climate.
The most important things about Blaukorn in brief:
- no weed killer but chemical fertilizer
- available in liquid form or as granules (blue beads).
- irritates the mucous membranes when it comes into contact with it
- should be washed into the ground as soon as possible (by rain or watering)
tips
If you have small children or pets who like to romp on the lawn, then you should avoid using blue grain if possible. He's not entirely safe.