by
Dawn West, All About Lawns Columnist
Lawn Moss |
Moss can lay low in your lawn, but before you know it can be practically everywhere. Knowing what causes moss is the first step to reclaiming your lawn. With the culprits unmasked, you'll be ready to take action. Ready to fight? Read on. Lawn moss crops up when your soil isn't quite fertile enough for grass, when your soil is too acidic, in excessively shady areas, in areas with poor drainage, and in areas where the soil is too compacted. Of course, there's the possibility that you're battling lawn moss as a result of several of these problems combined. Here's how to address them, alone or in concert, and send moss packing.
Dawn West B.A. holds a B.A. in English from Harvard University and teaches writing at Oregon State University.
