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How do I get rid of moss
The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss.
There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan |
How do I get rid of moss
On Jan 20, 5:09*pm, "Stan" wrote:
The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan Probably not enough sunlight. |
How do I get rid of moss
"Red" wrote in message ... On Jan 20, 5:09 pm, "Stan" wrote: The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan Probably not enough sunlight. That' probably true - remember that moss grows on the north side of trees. Or is it that trees grow on the south side of moss. Sorry - - - Bob-tx |
How do I get rid of moss
Try increasing the pH of the soil with lime (not limestone).
"Stan" wrote in message ... The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan |
Chances are you've got heavy soil (as in clay), bad drainage, poor air circulation, compacted soil surface, the wrong kind of grass or some combination of these attributing factors.
I doubt there is much you can do about your soil type without great expence and aggravation, but you can help improve the other situations. Once the area has dried a little give the entire site a short, hard cut. Follow this action by raking (or scarifying) in opposing directions. This opens up the surface area and lets more air in and around the remaining grass plants whilst removing some of the problem moss. Things will look messy before they get better. Next, apply some quality grass seeds. Use a fine leaved fescue and bentgrass mixture. The smaller the leaf the less sunlight required by the plants to do well (ryegrass rarely looks good in the shade for this very reason). This will help fill in the areas left by the moss. Rake the area again if possible and then lightly roll or tread down to get the new seeds into contact with the soil. Do not apply fertilizer as this will only encourage the exisisting grass to outgrow the new seedlings and keep the treated area cut reasonably short for the same reason (1-2 inches). During the summer you can drive a garden fork deep into the surface at regular intervals. Fill the holes created with fine riversand or just leave them open. This will certainly help with winter drainage and surface aeration. Not exactly a one time fix I'm afraid as the area will require a repeat treatmant every season to keep your grass free from moss. Good luck |
How do I get rid of moss
Stan wrote:
The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan Why get rid of it, what's wrong with moss? -- Art |
How do I get rid of moss
Art said:
Stan wrote: [...] Why get rid of it, what's wrong with moss? He's a Prima Donna. =P geez i hate that team... =P -- Eggs -I started out with nothing... I still have most of it. |
How do I get rid of moss
Art wrote:
Stan wrote: The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan Why get rid of it, what's wrong with moss? Nothing wrong with moss AS LONG AS it's growing on my rocks, along the stream bank or on the north side of the tree trunks. Where I live in North Georgia USA, moss on top of the soil indicates acid soil from a lack of limestone. I use dolomite limestone every other year to keep the ph neutral. Tom J |
How do I get rid of moss
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Stan wrote: The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan If it works on roofs it might work on trees. Put a strip of zinc around the tree above the moss. Moss and lichens don't like zinc. They aren't lichen it.... |
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How do I get rid of moss
On Jan 24, 1:26*pm, "booboo £ ¥ 0/00 :)"
wrote: must pardon Him this saying: Quid debui?207 "Accuse me, " said God in Isaiah. "God must fulfil His promises," etc. Men owe it to God to accept the religion which He sends. God owes it to men not to lead them into error. Now, they would be led into error, if the workers of miracles announced a doctrine which should not appear evidently false to the light of common sense, and if a greater worker of miracles had not already wamed men not to believe them. Thus, if there were divisions in the Church, and the Arians, for example, who declared themselves founded on Scripture just as the Catholics, had done miracles, and not the Catholics, men should have been led into error. For, as a man, who announces to us the secrets of God, is not worthy to be believed on his private authority, and that is why the ungodly doubt him; so when a man, as a token of the communion which he has with God, raises the dead, foretells the future, removes the seas, heals the sick, there is none so wicked as not to bow to him, and the incredulity of Pharaoh and the Pharisees is the effect of a supernatural obduracy. When, therefore, we see miracles and a doctrine not suspicious, both on one side, there is no difficulty. But when we see miracles and suspicious doctrine on the same side, we must then see which is the clearest. Jesus Christ was suspected. Bar getting rid of moss: You didn't say what parts of your body are encrusted with the moss but here are a few ideas (I used to be a medic) First, prepare a boiling 50% solution of potassium hydroxide and rain water (distilled is OK if that's all you have) Four or five gallons should be sufficient as long as your case isn't chronic. If the vegetation is confined to your armpits and crotch areas (from reading your post, it sounds as if that's the complaint) a thorough shaving is the first order of business and necessary for best results. After closely shaving the pits and pubes, fill a galvanized #3 wash tub with the hot hydroxide solution and carefully sit in the tub. Don't be discouraged if you feel some minor irritation at first; "this too shall pass", as the Good Book says. Using a large handful of coarse steel wool, gently rub away the now loosened vegetation from the afflicted area. Work quickly because the steel may have a tendency to disintegrate. Now, if you can manage it, assume a kneeling position in the tub resting the elbows on the bottom to facilitate scrubbing the armpit areas. A word of caution he: DON"T get any of this healing solution in your mouth. It has produced an allergic reaction in some folks. If you get some in the eyes, the solution is easily neutralized with a quick eyewash of fuming nitric acid. A shotglass full per eye should do the trick. If you are a Cyclops, use two glasses in the eye. If any of this is unclear, please write again and good luck. Moss afflictions can be a real heartache. Benjamin Spock (Consultant to the stars) |
How do I get rid of moss
"Stubby" wrote:
Try increasing the pH of the soil with lime (not limestone). "Stan" wrote in message ... The upper side of my berry patch is solid moss. There is nothing planted on it now and it in a well drained area. Is there a way to get rid of it? What does so much moss indicate? Thanks . Stan Hey Stub you always promote that quick-lime. That could perhaps be the worst thing in the world for his berries.. but his moss will die? You really should stop with your clueless advice. -- http://NewsReader.Com/ |
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