Name:	Buteye -	Reply
Subject:	Lawn Care Guru
Date:	4/18/2016 11:46:31 PM

I need help with "moss" competing with Tifton and common bemuda grass in my lawn. I have a fairly large front lawn with sandy loam soil. It can come a pretty hard rain and an hour later I can kick up dust in areas where the grass is not real thick. I have five 30 year old live oak trees which take more than their fair share of moisture and I don't have a sprinkler system. Please bear with me while I add a few more details. I know I have contributed to the problem by bagging the clippings and picking up valuable top soil in the areas where the grass is not as thick during dry spells. I always thought "moss" liked a dark, damp environment, but I have moss thriving in areas that receive total sun all day. I have had a soil sample which said I needed to add lime, which I have done over time with little noticeable change. A year or so ago Scott fertilizer had a product advertised for use on lime but they discontinued it and haven't added anything in its place. Anything I can find to kill moss also kills grass. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Name:	Buteye -	Reply
Subject:	Lawn Care Guru
Date:	4/19/2016 1:52:37 AM

Looks like I didn't do my homework. My comments about Scott were based on information  I received a good while ago. Just got off Scott's website and their product sounds like it will do the job and most of the customer reviews were most encourarging. I plan to call Scott's tomorrow and decide if their product will take care of my problem. I still would like to hear from anyone with suggestions.

Name:	wix -	Reply
Subject:	Lawn Care Guru
Date:	4/19/2016 9:31:51 AM

Well, look at it this way...moss is green, thick, stops erosion, and you don't have to mow it!!

Name:	Talullahhound -	Reply
Subject:	Lawn Care Guru
Date:	4/19/2016 3:28:25 PM

I have no suggestions for treating it (and I love moss), but just wanted to say that while some mosses like shady areas, there are many varieties that like full sun.  I remember reading an article by a moss expert that there are over 60 varieties.  I am drawing a conclusion that with so many varieties, that some don't respond to the lime treatment.  I've also heard that poor drainage areas will result in moss. 

I wonder if the county extention service or Auburn's horticultural school could have some suggestions for you.