Moss is a significant issue in the spring and autumn and is frequently seen in areas with poor drainage and shaded lawns. Moss growth in a lawn is a sign that the ground has been wet for a long time, the soil has poor nutrients, it is compacted and deficient in organic matter, the grass may be mowed too short, and the area is sheltered from regular sunlight.
It is simple to remove moss from a lawn with an appropriate treatment, but unless certain of the factors that favour the plant are altered, the moss will eventually grow back from spores that remain on the soil’s surface.
Apply a lawn treatment containing moss killer and then try to remove the causes. Spiking will increase drainage, and overseeding, particularly in shady areas, with a grass seed mixture will increase the vigour of the lawn.