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Erskine · 20-10-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeSpareBedroom

"beecrofter" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Oct 19, 11:15 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"beecrofter" wrote in message

oups.com...

Moss is more a function of soil pH, compaction, and shade

Start by testing and correcting the pH (which will also make
fertilizers perform better)
Increase the amount of organic material in your soil (return the
clippings to the soil)
Avoid products which damage your earthworms

Or be a happy idiot and blindly apply whatever is being advertised.

He said he's looking for fertilizer WITHOUT moss killer.

Yes and by giving the grass the conditions it needs for optimal growth
it will overtake the moss without leaving bare patches.

Do we know why he doesn't want moss killer? Possible reasons:

1) Doesn't want any more chemical ingredients than absolutely necessary.

2) Has moss and wants to keep it.

3) Doesn't have moss.

Please tell me which reason is correct, since he hasn't told us.

I thought that I had said in the initial post. I don't want to apply a mosskiller if it will leave bare patches. My lawn has so much moss that I do not want to apply a mosskiller as it could leave the lawn with vast, unsightly, bare areas.