As we race towards spring, there’s plenty to be cracking on with in the garden — and knowing when to treat moss in a lawn is ...

CORVALLIS – After a typically moist winter, moss eagerly invades lawns and makes itself at home. The plush, low-lying plant doesn’t get many neutral reactions. People either love it or hate it.

Q: I have an area in my lawn where moss is growing under the grass. What can I do to get rid of the moss? Q: John, the moss is growing under your turf grass because the conditions in that part of your ...

Fall represents a crucial time for lawns to strengthen their defenses ahead of harsh winter conditions, yet moss can disrupt this vital process, leaving grass vulnerable. Moss, a sponge-like organism, ...

Moss thrives in damp, shaded areas with poor soil conditions where turfgrass struggles. Improving soil fertility, pH, drainage, and sunlight can help turfgrass out-compete moss. Moss is a native plant ...

Q: At the rear and north side of my house, my lawn gets mossy. I’ve tried putting lime down to mitigate the moss problem, with little to no results. — Joe Dawidowicz, Suwannee A: The lime didn’t work ...

Moss is a primitive green plant with threadlike stems and tiny leaves and can form a spongy, dense mat over the soil surface. While it’s pretty in certain settings, such as a shady forest trail, you ...

Most gardeners acknowledge that grass shouldn't be cut when damp, even if it's just slightly moist. The blades will rip rather than receiving a clean slice, and frequently bunch together in the ...

As temperatures dip and daylight hours fade, many gardeners assume their lawn can be left to its own devices until spring.

If you want a lush green lawn without the maintenance grass requires, consider converting to moss. A dense moss lawn can thrive in just about any climate and requires very little upkeep. Unlike a ...