Gardening question - moss in lawn

[pawl]

Do what the bloke opposite me did .Laid synthetic grass or whatever it’s called.Looks bloody horrible.

 

[Slick]

I think it is the sand that makes the difference. Increasing airflow and improving drainage will allow the grass to naturally out compete the moss. Filling in the new drainage holes with sand will keep everything better draining for much longer.

I cored my lawn twice last year and looking to do the same this year, as it made a huge difference.

 

[mjr]

I'm surprised no ones suggested peeing on the grass as a solution yet. I believe this was a major topic of conversation in another thread a few weeks ago

Now you're taking the... Oh sorry, no, giving it.

 

[mjr]

I recommend a more candid approach. Lawn is the biggest conspiracy in the history of gardening in the western world. Live with that simple fact and you will have a happier life.

http://freakonomics.com/podcast/how-stupid-is-our-obsession-with-lawns-rebroadcast/

 

[slowwww]

I'm surprised no ones suggested peeing on the grass as a solution yet. I believe this was a major topic of conversation in another thread a few weeks ago

Unfortunately I've had to stop this even if I do it once it's dark as the neighbours have started recognising my 'hand-writing' !!

 

[Slioch]

Do what the bloke opposite me did .Laid synthetic grass or whatever it’s called.Looks bloody horrible.

Bloke round the corners done that on his front lawn and you're right, it looks bloody awful.

Another bloke the other way has installed a green plastic fence in the front. You can't miss what it is, i.e. green and plastic. Also looks bloody awful. You can see people sitting in their cars at the traffic lights outside pointing and laughing.

 

[keithmac]

My lawn's 40% moss 30% dandelion and half of what's left after that has been killed by dog wee..

 

[Mr Celine]

Scarify the mossy patches. I use this gang...

If their feed is scattered on the mossy patches they rake about looking for it.

The lawn looks great but the rest of the garden gets trashed.

 

[Slioch]

And after they've sorted out your lawn, you can eat them. What's not to like?

 

[Mr Celine]

And after they've sorted out your lawn, you can eat them. What's not to like?

NOOOOOOOOOO.

They have names, they are pets. They're also bantams and nearly nine years old, so what little eating there is would be rather tough. They still lay eggs occasionally and you can certainly eat those.