There’s nothing quite like having a beautiful green and luscious lawn in the garden, making your outdoor spaces look wonderfully inviting during spring and summer. But in order to achieve this, you need to make sure you focus on lawn care during the autumn and winter, as the dark and damp conditions can leave it looking particularly lacklustre if you’re not careful.
Something you might see cropping up at this time of year is the increasing presence of moss. This plant can grow in basically any type of soil and it can quickly cover your lawned areas, making them look unsightly and affecting the health of the grass itself by suffocating it and taking all the water and nutrients for itself.
Typically, moss is caused by excess water building up on the grass, as well as poor air circulation (which is where lawn aeration really comes into its own) and inadequate lawn care. Additionally, it’s important to be mindful of leaf fall over the next few weeks as, if you leave them on the lawn and don’t clear them away, they can encourage moss growth.
Luckily, you can easily control moss by ensuring you take proper care of your lawn. Scarification, where you remove thatch and other organic matter, will help reduce the chances of unwanted growth. Also think about improving soil drainage to help keep moss at bay.
Keeping the grass short by mowing it every couple of weeks is another great way to ensure that moss won’t become a problem.
However, you might also want to bear in mind that moss gardens are growing in popularity and can help create a beautifully zen space outside – so if you’re looking for a peaceful and low-maintenance garden, you might just want to let nature take its course!