Despite the initial mess, the Maxicrop 86600259 Moss Killer & Lawn Tonic proved to be an efficient and effective solution for my lawn care needs. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a fast-acting and natural solution for moss removal and lawn care. While it’s unfortunate that the product arrived damaged, I’m pleased to say that it did not impact the quality of the product, and I am looking forward to seeing continued improvements in the health and appearance of my lawn w Granular moss killer is safe for use around children and pets, however, I do recommend applying when they are not playing out in the yard as it does have a strong odour that lingers on grasses for a few days after application.

Method 3: Plants usually easily killed using one or two applications of weedkillers containing 2,4-D plus mecoprop-P or 2,4-D plus dicamba or fluroxypyr. Examples include Weedol Lawn Weedkiller, Westland Aftercut All-in-OneFeed, Weed & Mosskiller orVitax All in One Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller (these also contains fertiliser and moss killer). Diluted moss killers often show visible results within one to two days . Although, they shouldn’t be applied if rain is forecast as they may wash away and become less effective. Granular moss killers generally take effect in around two weeks . They slowly release their active ingredient so bad weather shouldn’t reduce their effectiveness.Specially formulated to accelerate grass root development, leading to a faster-growing, stronger lawn, this Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer also has an iron content of 8.0% to kill off moss, and contains three separate weed killers. 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.

Lawn Gold Lawn Fertilizer & Moss Remover is the best lawn moss killer if you want a chemical-free product with organically-based ingredients. It works to create an environment that will successfully deter moss, containingcalcium which is used to reduce soil acidity. Moss thrives in acidic ground, so combatting its growth by improving the composition of the soil is an excellent, long-term solution. Nutrigrow Feed and Weed is a compound fertiliser with iron for moss and weed control in lawns, sports turf and grass areas.

In addition to using a weed killer or a lawnmower, there are several other things you can do to prevent moss from growing on your lawn. One of the best ways to prevent moss is by aerating your lawn regularly. Aerating your lawn will help improve drainage and will allow air and sunlight to reach the soil. Watering your lawn It’s best to use a spreader to ensure even coverage of this Feed, Weed & Moss Killer, and doing so can also help achieve the stipulated coverage of 500 m². There’s enough product in the 17 kg bag to cover a medium to large garden, as long as it is spread accurately.

This is a traditional treatment for mossy lawns and was one of the best products in this trial. The quality and colour of the grass was improved after the first application, and after a couple of treatments the moss was fully under control and significantly reduced across the lawn. This type of moss destroyer works best on a sunny day. It can be applied during cloudy days but is less effective.Grass can face some really harsh environments over the winter, with moss running riot thanks to the cool, damp conditions. Whilst a lot of moss killers contain ingredients that are best suited to use in spring/summer, it’s useful to have something on hand that can take care of lawn health during the colder months. I recommend liquid-form moss killer if you’re worried about grass burn . Because the solution is diluted, there’s less danger of patchy application. Patchy application can lead to areas of product concentration (which ultimately burns grass!).

A lawn weed killer may have different modes of action. At least one of the ingredients will be foliage applied translocated herbicide, which affects the growth pattern of the weed. Selective weed killers are taken in the plant, mainly the leaves and sometimes the roots. The chemical travels through the entire weed. Coming in the form of sachets, there’s no need to measure out the powder before use, making guesswork and approximations a thing of the past. It’s easy to apply neatly and, being water soluble, there are no messy granules left on the grass either. This is something that can sometimes be disappointing with other products when they leave traces on the lawn. After application, we recommend waiting 2 weeks before planning to seed. This ensures your fertiliser has adequate time to take effect and complete its full process – killing off moss and weeds, and sufficiently feeding your lawn. Patches will appear where moss and weeds have been killed off, these areas will require reseeding. This product should only be used on an established lawn (6 months + old) Some of the best lawn feeds are those which are designed with slow-release formulas, working in different phases to continue improving the health of the lawn for weeks after application. The Scotts Lawn Builder Lawn Food starts to revitalise the lawn in around seven days, then continues slowly releasing nutrients for eight weeks.Granular moss killers contain different components depending on the brand chosen. Some common ingredients found in these products are iron-based chemicals (ferrous sulphate), ammonium sulphate, urea peroxide, potassium nitrate etc. Moss This last point is referred to by Miracle-Gro as their ‘WaterSmart’ formula – it encourages the absorption of water and nutrients into the grass which can help protect it from drought and general stresses resulting from poor conditions.