Best way to get rid of moss from ANY lawn
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- Do you have lots of moss in your garden? Today's video is a step-by-step guide on the best way to get rid of moss from ANY lawn. I will give you my top tips on how to stop moss from growing in your lawn.
We will cover the best times of year to scarify your lawn; I will show you a range of tools all the way from DIY tools to manual tools and then into more professional tools that can be hired.
What height should you scarify at? After this video, you will have a much better understanding of your own lawn, as every lawn is different. One of the biggest questions we get on the channel is what is the best way to kill moss on a lawn and in today's video, I have something new to show you.
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Mid April in Finland and the snow has just melted, the moss is magnificent!
Could you do a video on how to tackle clay soil?
I'm planning something for later in the seaseon
deep tine aerate, then core plug atleast 5" tines but 3" plugs should work gypsum 5%-10% and soil calcium/lime same thing. iron at about 3%-5% then add WASHED ocean sand and sweep into the holes. fertilize with seaweed. repeat every 3 years until your lawn looks healthy, then give it a 5 year break and see where it stands at that point.
Great advice, thanks.
Happy to help 😁🙂
I scarified in March 😂 im in Newtownabbey.
Overseeded and top dressed with compost. Its took 4 weeks to start growing.
Was a very wet March and start of April
Did my parents lawns yesterday, 6mm depth, two lawns about 6m x 6m each, took two green bins of moss etc from it, going to mow them again today, to pickup any left over debris I missed, then going to put some moss killer on today, and just let it grow for a few weeks then just see how it goes and then feed and weed it in a few weeks and hope it comes better, my parents live to scalp the grass when they cut, so still trying to get through to them that a 1/3 is only needed when mowing, but have watched a few of your vids over the years and found them extremely helpful thankyou big guy… 🙏🏽👍🏴
every bit, spot on mate
Thanks pal, how are you getting on with all the wet weather?
Thank you for the great video! Seattle gets a lot of moss and most soil is acidic from coniferous trees, so in addition to thatching and aerating, we offer lime applications, as well as overseeding, fertilizer, and topdressing with a sandy compost mix.
My annual losing battle with Moss. Your opinions on a flamethrower, Robbie?
Yearly scarification is key 👌💪
@@Premier_lawns_official I have a couple of bags of Moss Master that I am going to try out this year. Any experience with it?
Just put a treatment of iron on in autumn before the moss forms, then a month later when more moss started forming put double iron on. Then a light scarify in spring... after I got onto it a few years ago I have had almost none
Great idea but best point it away from the house 😉
Great tip, I hate the moss, just put Mo Bactor moss killer on my own lawn about 4 weeks ago and I’m beginning to see the results now, going to use my own hand scarifying rake and get
the rest out 👍
You can’t beat them rotary cutting heads Robbie. Best thing I bet bought.
Yep, they are a great job !
All the best to you and warm greetings from Germany. 💪
Hello there, greetings from Ireland 😊💚
I’m now the (novice) Greenkeeper at Cleator Moor Bowls club in West Cumbria. Our weather is very similar to yours. 11:33 winters.
Your knowledge and tips have been invaluable and I thank you very much.
Hey Ray, welcome to the channel. I was a greenkeeper for over 20 years myself. I have a series of videos I think you will enjoy, Make sure to add this playlist to your favorites th-cam.com/play/PLV0W3KNEKSkJF8txug4xYkjWgEztcixRZ.html
Great video Robbie 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
@@Premier_lawns_officialalways informative 🙏🏻
Thanks so much. I will try to do it so much work 😢
Great video Robbie!
I'm in London, and just gave the damp, shaded side if my lawn a Rake through to pull out some of the moss but the soil is still so soaked!! I think I'll scarify fully end of August before we go away for a couple weeks.
Also planning a re-levelling project this summer which I'll be doing after seeing your videos about that! Big job
Good luck with it 😀
my garden is like a bog from this rain we heve had for months ...just awful i will have to look at someone like you to come to assess the state of it... at 75yrs too much for me to cope with .. thanks for your experties. .
Hi, the manual scarifyer you recommend in the video (the last manual one you used) can you advise where you got this one please? The link above takes me to a plastic one which doesn't look as good as the one you used. Thanks for all the videos - great content
Thank you Robbie
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Wolf-Garten makes a nice wheeled hand scarifier, you can adjust the depth by adjusting the angle of the tool. The drawback is you need to buy the one-click handle separately, but if you own any tool from this brand you probably own the handle already. In Belfast, you can get them in Dundonald Nurseries.
Good to know, I had thought of getting one for the video but amazon didn't post to me and my local garden center no longer stocks them...
I really enjoy your channel. I'm just a homeowner. I agree with your observations about Kujo shoes. They are not the most comfortable shoes, especially if you have wide feet. But they are light weight and tough.
I think you menat to post this somewhere else
I smashed the like button as always !!
Good man Dave 👍
Ever used Mo Bacter?
Applied it to my lawn a few weeks ago and preety impressed with the results. Kills the moss and kinda eats it using bacteria, so you dont have to rake it out much
I used it in the past and thought it did give the grass a nice green effect but it has little to no effect on the moss.
I think I have to totally renovate my lawn Robbie, was looking really good for 2 years after full renovation !! But this year this is LOTS of annual grass coming through 😢
It's all about managing your lawn, some of that is learning to live with what you have
@@Premier_lawns_official yeah but I don't like the different shade of green , it really sticks out and looks horrible 😆 will probably re do the full lawn next year if I don't do it this year !!
Great knowledge of the climate and the grass on this part of the world.. question for you- previously drained, spiked, top dressed (w/sand) and seeded lawns 2 yrs ago and I now need to address settling… sand pit is closed and only choice is top soil…. Is that ok? Was going to spike/scarify and see again… thoughts?
Yes and yes
Great video. Followed most of these steps a couple of weeks ago based on one of your earlier vids.
Now waiting for a bit of warmth to overseed (also in NI). Have you seeded any lawns yet Robbie or am I right in thinking still too cold?
Still a bit cold, end of the month perfect
In the Midlands grass too wet so scarification had to wait till mid April.
It's been shocking this year
I have, inspired by your channel, bought a petrol powered scarifier BUT it comes with two interchangeable cartridges (one with blades and one with tines). Which cartridge should I use on my lawn.
My research so far suggests that the blades are for scarifying and the tines are for raking (picking up leaves)?
I'm not sure to be honest, lots of manufacturers call the tools different names which confuses everything
Best to have a quick read through the dreaded manual 👍
Hi Robbie
I have a heavy moss lawn about 400Sqm. Plan is to first cut, then spray on iron sulfate. About 10 days later use a petrol scarifier, going a little deeper than just dethatching, then fill in holes and dips with top soil, rake, then reseed. To finish off lightly roll to compact, then spray with seaweed. Is this the correct order or any other pointers I should follow? I have watched your videos to gather the confidence to have a go myself. Cheers David
Hi David. That sounds like a great plan. I would give a short gap between applying iron sulphate and overseeding as iron may inhibit seedlings. Also, apply the seaweed at the lower rate on the label if doing so after seeding. Although seaweed is mild, seed is expensive so I’d go easy first application post-seeding. Good luck!
Personally, I would overseed and then apply the topsoil afterwards. The birds are gonna have a feast otherwise. Plus, you’ll want the seed to fall into the grooves made by the scarifier. You don’t want the seed just sitting on the top.
Ive found mo bacter to be my go to for moss removal
If no bacter works as well as advertised I would be out of a job. It's been around for years now.
@@Premier_lawns_official. Very true. I try'd it a few years ago a I swear it only made the moss grow better. Useless stuff
@@Alan-rn5ip I tried it a number of years ago, it did green up the grass but it has no effect that I could tell on the moss and thatch
Any ideas how to rid my lawn of Baby's Tears (Soleirolia)? I've tried Resolve weedkiller a couple of times with no success. Thanks for any advice.
When I used those rakes it pulls away half my lawn even if I go easy. Any advice what time doing wrong or could my whole lawn just be actually moss or something
Another great video. I’m following along with you now. Scarified today 80% shady moss garden. Still loads of weeds and moss left. So is this Kissmygrass safe for pets (cats and dogs)?Some of our pets eat the grass so l am worried. Your spreading the moss killer onto the lawn. What do you think lm at my wits end deciding.
Also l have an English country garden should l get a shaded mixed lawn seed? As some TH-camrs say only to use 100% dwarf ryegrass. My lawn is so sparse and wet around shaded boarder areas.
I have never been a far of 100 percent one type of grass seed. Ideally you want a mixture of grass types and that way you cover more bases. 100 percent rye is great in the summer for stripping up, in the winter it looks terrible
I bought a petrol scarifier but I’m uncertain as to which ‘tool’ to use. Straight blades or sprung tines? Do you have a recommendation?
I have a badly neglected lawn, hasn’t been scarified since it was laid 15 years ago, a lot of moss , would I better using a mechanical scarifier or spray a moss killer like zero lawn moss?. TIA
They only way you will get that out is with a scarifier
Using just a spray will be a waste of both time and money
Do you use the blade roller in the machine or the tine roller?
Bella stole the show!
As always 🐕🐾🦴
I'm based in Co Longford and I can't remember our lawn ever being this wet. I wish it would STOP BLOODY RAINING!!!!
It's been hectic, wettest 18 months on record
Robbie I have been using Viano MO Bacter on my lawn for the last three years and have got extremely good results with it. Apply it twice a year, spring and Autumn, with a light feed in summer. No moss at all and it was previously a real problem for me. It is expensive however. Do you have any experience of using it?
I tried it a number of years ago on some of my clients lawns, it did a nice job at feeding the lawn but I didn't see any effect to the moss or thatch.
If it was as good as they claim I think I would be out of a job. I'm glad it worked for you
I encourage moss. Great habitat for insects and the birds use it when dry for nesting material, plus less grass for me to cut.
That's grand and I commend you, this is probably the wrong channel for you as I teach people how to get rid of it 👍
Robbie, what's your advice for doing a bit of overseeing at the moment? My lawn is very saturated with all the rain recently. Is it best to wait another couple of weeks in the hope that it dries out? Cheers!
I don't do any seeding until the end of April. But it depends on where abouts in the UK you are
Hi, my lawn is small (5m x5m) but infested with weed grasses and loads of clay underneath. What’s the best way to kill the lawn off? I was going to kill it off and dig a lot of the clay out and order some top soil and re seed. Does this sound reasonable?
If you are going to dig it out there is no need to kill it off.
@@Premier_lawns_official Yes you are right, I don’t suppose it matters lol. But out of curiosity, if I did want to kill the grass off without digging all the clay out, would round up do the job? Is there a way to amend the clay rather than dig it out? Could I kill the grass off then turn the garden over adding some top soil and compost? Sorry for all the questions, just getting in to gardening and haven’t got a clue.
Considering how much rain we’ve had in Northern Ireland recently would it be too early this weekend to scarify the lawn or is the ground too wet?
Did mine 2 weeks ago..Antrim coast... looks brutal but never been done so had to take a chance...
Sorry. Another question. Once treated, you leave for let’s say 2 weeks and it’s all burnt out… do you then scarify again or just cut as normal?
Your not always going to get all the moss out, do the renovation then cut the lawn, after a week or two the blackness will have gone away
Just scarified a dense mossy garden... it's looking brutal..probably never done in 20yrs... filled 2 one ton bags probably got another 2 to fill when finished..gonna try the moss destroyer... aerate ..resend and top dress... ish I could show u rhe photos ..
It's still too soggy to scarify here in London. I did a pass and stopped - too muddy.
Any advise for getting shot of Luzula campestris?
Great question, Luzula campestris or Field Woodrush thrives in acidic soil. First stop is to carry out a soil test, then if nesssary apply some lime. Reduce thatch, improve drainage and soil health, making it harder for the weed to establish.
Thanks Robbie. So here is a follow up. Can you put down treatment for moss and weeds at the same time? I.e. iron, seaweed and weed killer. Or stagger it?
So that iron is going to work against you as it's acidic and will encourage the weed
Hey , where do you get the rotary cutter ?
uk.milwaukeetool.eu/en-gb/quik-lok-reciprocator-attachment/m18-foph-ra-1/
Great video Rob, i can't see a delivery option to Republic of Ireland for Boston seeds , any chance you can use your influence ?
They can send fertiliser but not seed unless it's a large amount.
Wicked video
Thank you 😍
No scarfying yet in Cullybackey as lawns are swamped , cutting isn’t that easy done , my scarifier is just electric and little tines like a rake so it doesn’t really open the soil to let it breathe like your petrol one does
That sounds like a power rake buddy. If it’s a scarifier, it would usually come with 2 attachments. You want the solid cutting blades, not the bendy tines.
Moved to Belfast from Kildare and the moss is mental here. Lots of tips on TH-cam that are not valid for here, the solution needs local knowledge. The acid in the soil is a factor too.
Hi Robbie, living in Donegal a haven for moss. would it be advisable to spray sulphate of iron on the lawn after scarifying and over seedling ? Thanks.
Depends on the seed if you can use iron as it can burn seed
Do Boston seeds deliver to Northern Ireland ? I can't see a shipping option on their website 😕
They don't send seed but will send fertiliser
@Premier_lawns_official will buying moss destroyer but won't send to my post code BT40.. ii selected UK?
What was the delivery fee for Boston seeds to here because I’m tried of the old B&Q crap
Not sure, best to contact them directly
@@Premier_lawns_official NP
@@Premier_lawns_official Unfortunately due to certification requirements we’re unable to deliver to Northern Ireland
Still waiting to scarily the garden is a bog 🤦♂️ Please can you make a video about rotary spreaders bought a miracle gro and I'm lost with the settings.
If you’re applying products or seed using a spreader, I’d always start low and move up gradually if you’re unsure. Better safe than sorry.
Moved house and the lawn is a bed of moss. It's coming up in clumps and leaving bare soil.
Oh I’m east of England and the lawn is a little soggy still.
Don’t appear to ship to Northern Ireland Robbie?
They can't send grass seed unfortunately
@@Premier_lawns_official Was actually looking 6-9-6. Before I overseed. There doesn’t seem to be an option for Northern Ireland at all. Not your fault, obviously.
Moss is green as well, not to worry
its mad innit when yo think . how much ti cost to lay a big lawn, maintain it and best of all. how many poeple who own massive houses with huge lawns.....hardly even go out on it. personally its more cost effective to grow food on that land with raised beds from pallete wood. costs actually less than lawn maintainance. some companies charge 35 per hour for that stuff AND the cost of the lawn feed. where as if you grow food, spend money, at least your getting something back in return.
‘What length would you recommend to cut the grass?
- I cut it what I normally do.’
Cheers sir 👍🏼
Thought you were saying that having a lot of shit in the garden creates moss 😅
Great video Robbie. Which petrol scarifier would you recommend for a large lawn? Mid price range. Thanks
I like eliet sacrifiers, you can get ones with less powerful engines. I would buy one of those
If you have a log burner spread the ash on your lawn it will get rid of the moss😁
You're getting rid of the good part?? Grass is useless...
Thanks for the feedback and welcome to the family 🙂
2 birds, 1 blue pallet
Eh?
@@Premier_lawns_officialthey were drunk when writing that 😂
@@Dirty-Hertz 😂😂😂
1:11 look behind you 😅
@@darklighter2838 well spotted
Ya….nah…you don’t have to cut moss with a lawn mower. Easier to let grow. If you want to get rid of it…there are machines that will make pulling the moss easier
I can't understand your "English". I live in the states. I need chemicals
There is English subtitles on all my videos 👍
Lol. Is it really that hard hahahaha
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Happy to help
In Northern Ireland and tried to order from Boston seeds using your link only to be told that they won’t supply goods to Northern Ireland
Was there seeds in the order?
i have parsley pert weed inmy garden, ive tried numerous numerous wwed kikllerss with no luck, can you please help
joe
I have a lot of cress in my lawn and the weed killer from the garden centre does not seem to do anything. Any ideas?
Im not a yoghurt knitter, but I embrace a bit of moss, daises and dandelions, Oh..and clover 👌. Let them bees have a bit, A perfect lawn..is a bit sterile. . When it could be used by nature via them weeds . I used to be an avid weed killer…but now I’m not so sure . 🥺🤔. Matron! 😂
There's fields all around though, but I get your sentiment. My mother wanted me to leave the central section of the lawn to re-wild last year, but there's a 10 acre field right next to the house. She lost that battle and I continued mowing 🤣