On 28 Mar 2006 22:45:44 -0800, "Casino Wolf"
wrote:

Hi All,

The moss has taken over most of our lawn, and so I would like to
replant the grass on the entire lawn. Here's what I plan to do:

In some areas, I will lift the moss or old grass off the ground and put
it back in place soil/root side up so that the green side is buried,
then cover with with layer or compost/soil mix and plant grass seeds.

In other areas, I will simply cover-up the existing grass/moss with a
layer of soil and plant the new grass over top.

Either way, the old moss or grass could be used as fertilizer for the
new grass and will save me from the trouble of creating a new compost
pile. Is there any reason not leave old grass or moss in place?

C.W.


No reason. But consider the reasons moss is growing there. Moss
likes a low pH, moss likes shady conditions, moss likes poor soil,
moss likes clay soil, moss likes wet/moist conditions. You should
test your soil, add more sun to the area for grass to grow, and lime
if needed. Adding the compost is a very good idea, but tilling it in
is even better.