Lawn Sand query
 

I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?

--
Blair Malcolm

just take a look at just about any spring lawn fertiliser - most include
moss killers.

Just using a moss killer isnt likely to solve your problem - by fertilising
too the extra vigour in the grass should outcompete the moss.

also worth looking at why there is moss, and fixing that ( drainage / light
etc? )

"Blair" wrote in message
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I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the
moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had
rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?

--
Blair Malcolm

On 3/27/05 7:48 AM, in article , "Blair"
wrote:

I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?
I have used moss killer. The moss goes black and I raked it up. The moss
returned....What I do now is use the sand (just sand) to bury the moss.
Grass will grow through the sand where as the moss will not. To work, the
moss must be completely buried. Eventually it has to be done again (add
sand) because the sand will work it's way into the soil. Also by not adding
chemicals (moss killer) I keep the worms alive and working. Buying sand by
the bag can be expensive. It would be cheaper if you could find some in
bulk...

gary

On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:48:28 +0100, "Blair"
wrote:

I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?

The instructions usually say to apply when the lawn is damp with dew and several
dry days are expected. This gives the stuff time to burn the broad weeds etc
before it is washed off and into the soil. What did yours say?

Geo

"Gary" wrote in message
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On 3/27/05 7:48 AM, in article , "Blair"
wrote:

I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical
which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the
moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had
rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?
I have used moss killer. The moss goes black and I raked it up. The moss
returned....What I do now is use the sand (just sand) to bury the moss.
Grass will grow through the sand where as the moss will not. To work, the
moss must be completely buried. Eventually it has to be done again (add
sand) because the sand will work it's way into the soil. Also by not
adding
chemicals (moss killer) I keep the worms alive and working. Buying sand by
the bag can be expensive. It would be cheaper if you could find some in
bulk...

If you do this, make sure you buy horticultural or 'sharp' sand and not
building sand, which isn't suitable for this job.

--
Neil

Visit my Peak District walking website - www.peakwalking.co.uk

"Geo" wrote in message
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On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 16:48:28 +0100, "Blair"

wrote:

I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical
which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the
moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had
rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?

The instructions usually say to apply when the lawn is damp with dew and
several
dry days are expected. This gives the stuff time to burn the broad weeds
etc
before it is washed off and into the soil. What did yours say?

Geo

Thanks to all who replied.
I now realise that I bought sharp sand which is expensive. But where to get
a cheaper or free supply is difficult to find.
To day I bought a bag of Lawn Conditioner from B & Q which contains moss
killer and fertiliser.costing £15.98 and applied it on a damp day.
I have two main lawns one at the back of my house which had good soil added
when I built my house but the side lawn was sown on poorer soil partly
because the level had to be reduced so the minimum of good soil was added.
I have added fertiliser every year to this side lawn but the moss still
appears
The ground is well drained
Blair

Blair wrote:
Thanks to all who replied.
I now realise that I bought sharp sand which is expensive. But where
to get
a cheaper or free supply is difficult to find.

Wickes?

To day I bought a bag of Lawn Conditioner from B & Q which contains
moss
killer and fertiliser.costing =A315.98 and applied it on a damp day.
I have two main lawns one at the back of my house which had good soil
added
when I built my house but the side lawn was sown on poorer soil
partly
because the level had to be reduced so the minimum of good soil was
added.
I have added fertiliser every year to this side lawn but the moss
still
appears
The ground is well drained

Yes but is it sunny?

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Blair wrote:
Thanks to all who replied.
I now realise that I bought sharp sand which is expensive. But where
to get
a cheaper or free supply is difficult to find.

Wickes?

To day I bought a bag of Lawn Conditioner from B & Q which contains
moss
killer and fertiliser.costing £15.98 and applied it on a damp day.
I have two main lawns one at the back of my house which had good soil
added
when I built my house but the side lawn was sown on poorer soil
partly
because the level had to be reduced so the minimum of good soil was
added.
I have added fertiliser every year to this side lawn but the moss
still
appears
The ground is well drained

Yes but is it sunny?

It is less sunny than the back lawn
Blair

On 3/27/05 1:46 PM, in article , "Neil
Tonks" wrote:


"Gary" wrote in message
...
On 3/27/05 7:48 AM, in article , "Blair"
wrote:

I bought a bag of Lawn Sand which I had assumed contained a chemical
which
killed moss. After putting it on there appears to be no blacking of the
moss
which in the past would have happened by now especially as we have had
rain.
The bag I had before did have sand and a chemical mixed.
If it is not called Lawn Sand what should I be asking for?
I have used moss killer. The moss goes black and I raked it up. The moss
returned....What I do now is use the sand (just sand) to bury the moss.
Grass will grow through the sand where as the moss will not. To work, the
moss must be completely buried. Eventually it has to be done again (add
sand) because the sand will work it's way into the soil. Also by not
adding
chemicals (moss killer) I keep the worms alive and working. Buying sand by
the bag can be expensive. It would be cheaper if you could find some in
bulk...

If you do this, make sure you buy horticultural or 'sharp' sand and not
building sand, which isn't suitable for this job.
Getting rid of moss simply means one needs to bury the moss...any sand will
do that. You could use a newspaper but only if the grass would grow through
it-which it won't. Any sand...that completely buries the moss.