Moss Control in Lawns: Understanding Moss and Lawn Health
Moss, like most lawn weeds, primarily take advantage of bare areas in turf but do not kill out existing grass as some people believe. Bare areas in a lawn can be a result from several causes. Unsuitable grass varieties, poor drainage, drought, soil compaction, excessive shade, thatch accumulation, poor fertility, diseases, improper mowing, and other cultural practices are the most common reasons for turf/grass failure and leading to moss or other weed problems creeping in.
