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nachesser said
on 5/23/2009 To kill grass and not the moss just spray half-strength Round Up on the grass/moss. It's a life-saver if you're trying to grow a moss lawn.
ofmyhands said
on 1/7/2009 I have a fiberglass statue and would like to grow something on it...will moss work
kramarat said
on 10/19/2008 The commercial weed killers won't kill the moss, or you could just hand weed. I've got oak trees too and have found an excellent way to keep moss lush and spreading. The material in baby diapers holds and retains moisture and is completely non-toxic. Just buy some cheap diapers, tear them apart and spread the absorbant stuff over the ground. Gently water it in with either water or a buttermilk mixture until it melts onto the gound. I did an experiment on a small patch of moss in my yard and it works great. While the rest of the moss dries out between rains, my treated patch stays lush and green.
jjlawnman1 said
on 9/17/2008 Hi, I have two huge oak trees in my front yard. There is moss growing but there are weeds and a little grass also. How can I get the moss to grow and kill the weeds and grass without harming the moss??
jolizclark said
on 7/3/2008 does moss grow in the sun? I have this one spot in my yard that gets a lot of sun and I cant find anything to grow there! I need some sort of ground cover!
Anonymous said
on 4/16/2007 I have had the greatest success by amending soil pH to 5.0-5.5. Use a wettable sulfur if you already have some moss and you want to encourage it to spread. This also helps control weeds like grass. Always apply pH amendment wet, if you already have moss. In an acidic pH environment, moss will arrive and grow like mad basically on its own. Keep the area moist as well (use a fine misting sprinkler, or you will wash away moss spores) about 2 evenings a week in dry weather.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 According to Ciscoe Morris, collect moss from rocks or concrete to grow on rocks; collect moss from wood to grow on wood. Use super glue to adhere the moss to your growing surface. Spray frequently with buttermilk to give the moss a good start.