VITAX Moss Remover 100SQM

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Spread by hand (using gloves) at a rate of 50g/m2. For a visual guide to the correct rate, weigh 50g, and apply this to a measured area of 1 square metre, mark out the lawn at 1 metre spacing then use this as a guide applying evenly over the rest of the lawn. Application by Spreader It contains a much lower nitrogen content than many other moss killers/lawn feeds, which avoids an undesirable growth spurt for grass over winter. Instead, the root systems are fortified, resulting in stronger grass that is less likely to let moss overpower it. Every 5ltrs will treat 100-200 square meters. Moss Go Moss Killer for Driveways is the most concentrated product on the market. For General/light use 5ltrs can be mixed with 100ltrs of water. For extreme cases mix 5ltrs with a further 25ltrs of water. I found that applying it was easy, I just diluted the powder in my watering can and applied it evenly to the lawn.

The best moss killer products will also improve the health of your lawn. If you have a lot of moss you may need to repeat the application. Most moss killers contain iron sulphate which kills the moss as well as greening up the lawn. At lower concentrations, these products can be used as a lawn tonic. What’s Best – Liquid or Granular Form? Unlike a lot of moss removers featured on this list, this is not a weed killer. It can help deter weeds, by generally encouraging the healthy growth of grass, but it does not contain chemicals to specifically fight them. This is the reason it is referred to as an organic product, as it is chemical free with organically-based ingredients. For many gardeners, this may add to its appeal, as it should not be as harmful to the environment as some chemical products.For lawns that need a full overhaul, be they overrun with moss, or weeds, or both, the A1 Lawn: Feed, Weed & Moss Killer is a no-nonsense product that will fight off moss whilst simultaneously putting weeds in their place. It’s one of the best high-strength moss killers for an all-round treatment on rebellious lawns. Plus, whilst combatting the not-so-pretty moss, it also finds time to green-up the grass and improve lawn health.

According to the RHS, there are two types of chemical moss killer you can use: those containing sulphate of iron and moss killer combined with fertiliser. There are several methods that can be used for removing moss from lawns, some involve the use of chemicals, others use specialists tools and there are also ways that rely on a wholly natural approach.

Should you not be available upon delivery the courier may; leave the parcel with a neighbour, return the following day or leave the parcel in a 'safe place' on your premises, as per their terms. Ample do not accept any responsibility for parcels left safe should they go missing or become damaged from the choices made by the courier on delivery. The hardest part of using No Rake Moss Killers is applying the moss remover to the lawn. Once you have done this, using a fertiliser spreader, you need to leave the grass alone and let the product do the job. Aerate compacted and heavy soil: In gardens with compacted soil, either spiking the lawn with a rake or using a mechanical aerator will help grass grow well. "If your soil isheavy, use a manual or mechanicalhollow-tined aeratorin autumn,every three or four years, which removessmall plugs of soil," advises the RHS. "Brush a top-dressing mix into the holes, comprisingthree parts sandy loam, six parts sharp sand and one part peat-free multi-purpose compost,to improve drainage." Who knew that seaweed was the vital ingredient missing from our lawns? The manufacturers at Maxicrop certainly didn’t let this information pass them by, and have found a way to harness seaweed’s potential in their Moss Killer and Lawn Tonic. It contains a wide variety of nutrients to kill off moss and improve lawn health, with the seaweed extract helping to stimulate grass regrowth and establish stronger roots. Iron sulphate is one of the most widely used products for the eradication and control of lawn moss.

In some cases, it might be the condition of your grass that could be causing the moss to take hold. Patchy or thin grass gives moss the space to grow so needs to be remedied at all costs. Long dry spells, too much shade, cutting your grass too short, too much footfall and soil that is depleted of nutrients can all be reasons for sparse grass.Viano’s MO Bacter is my favourite lawn moss killer and for good reason; it’s one of only a handful of moss treatment products where you don’t need to rake out the dead moss after applying the product. Using a scarifier is a highly recommended way to remove moss from your lawn. In smaller spaces, a thorough rake over will do the same thing. (Image credit: Getty) What chemical products will eradicate moss in lawns? Nature is a wonderful thing so let’s break down all that technical information and explain exactly how moss removers work. How do they Work? Do take time to research the best time to scarify lawns. “Heavy scarifying should be done in March, April and September and October and lighter scarification can be done in February, May, and October too," says David Hedges-Grower Chairman of the Lawn Association.

The mixture of organic and mineral fertilisers will not scorch the lawn if applied correctly and the actions of the natural bacteria will help enrich the root zone further helping increase soil fertility giving a healthier, greener lawn. This product contains naturally occurring bacteria that ‘eats’ through dead moss, clearing it from the lawn when other lawn moss killers would require it to be painstakingly raked up. I only have one issue with “no rake” lawn moss products; I found they are slow to act and when I tested them and I had to apply several doses and overseed a couple of times. This lawn moss killer contains two key ingredients, a moss killer and also a naturally occurring bacteria that consumes the dead moss and thatch that collects at the base of the lawn.Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement.