For many home and garden owners, moss is a constant nuisance. The weeds spread in no time. Green joints in the pavement or moss on the lawn destroy the attractive appearance of the garden. However, some home remedies are good for effectively removing moss.
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conditions for moss
The green plants prefer moist conditions. At the same time, weeds love cool temperatures. Thus, the probability of moss spreading is highest where the sun does not shine. The wrong lawn mixture or mowing the lawn too short can also promote growth.
11 home remedies against moss
If you want to remove the moss layer from plaster, joints and Co., you do not necessarily have to rely on chemicals. With the following moss removers you have a good chance of getting rid of the weeds effectively.
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ammonia
- Sulfuric ammonia suitable for weed removal
- strong effect
- is only suitable for neutral or alkaline soils as the soil becomes more acidic
- Soil analysis mandatory, otherwise counterproductive
Cola
- Use popular drink as a moss remover
- suitable for stubborn moss layers
- only for smaller areas
- attracts ants and co
- the phosphoric acid it contains destroys the moss and prevents it from growing again
- dump the coke undiluted on the weed
- remove dead plants and rinse cola well
vinegar
- Effectively kill weeds with vinegar
- Vinegar essence is too strong and not suitable
- Use gentle vinegar variants in the garden, dilute before use if necessary
- Spray affected plaster generously
- remove dead plants after exposure
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gas burner
- if necessary, a gas burner can help
- however, the heat can encourage weed growth over the long term
- repeated application required
- use the gas burner to heat the weed directly
- after the plants have died, carefully remove them
high pressure cleaner
- suitable for heavy infestation
- fast and environmentally friendly
- No lasting effect, weeds quickly get back through joints and the like.
- if necessary, the joints must be repaired afterwards
- scrub off thick layers of moss before use
- suitable in combination with various home remedies
lime
- only suitable for certain soil conditions
- acidic soil can encourage moss growth
- Soil analysis required: low pH allows gardeners to lime the soil
- between 100-150 grams of lime per square meter is recommended
Boiling water
- hot water effectively controls weeds
- suitable for weeds on a paved surface
- boil hot water and pour it on the affected areas
- then brush off the weeds
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salt
- Mixture of salt and water to remove moss
- Salt pulls moisture out of the soil and thus worsens the living conditions
- cheap solution
- suitable for all surfaces
- independent production with saline solution possible
- Pour onto the affected areas and leave to soak
- brush the moss after about 3 days
- not suitable for removal in the grass
Sand
- the mosses love moist soil conditions
- Sand smothers the moisture and can thus affect the basis of life
- Sufficient time is required when using sand, successes come later
- Preferred use in spring
- Sprinkle sand on the lawns so that the lawn is only slightly visible
- repeat the process every three years
- sustainable weed elimination
soft soap
- Combination of soft soap and lukewarm water
- Dosage dependent on weed spread
- Soft soap is biodegradable and does no harm
- First remove the weeds
- Spread soapy water on affected area and brush off
- then rinse with clear water
washing soda
- Sodium carbonate from washing soda removes weeds
- remove thick layers of weeds first
- Mix 20 grams of soda with about 10 liters of hot water
- Water the affected areas and wait
- brush weed residue
