moss

[buddysmama]

does anyone know whether moss (plain old moss that comes up everywhere) will kill the perennials or shrubs?* I don`t mind the moss as long as there is no problem for other plants. thank you*

[Newt]

Hi Buddysmama,

It's not so much the moss that will effect your plants, but the conditions that moss tends to grow in.* Moss likes acid soil that is compacted and moist.* If your plants like those conditions, then the moss shouldn't effect them.* Most plants prefer a pH from neutral to slightly acid.

Newt

[buddysmama]

thank you for your response....I just figured moss would help hold the water also for the plants.* I just didn`t want the moss to take over.* Lime will get rid of moss , right?

[Newt]

I'm not sure how you mean, "Lime will get rid of moss , right?"* If you just sprinkle it on the moss I don't think that will be very effective.* It would be best to remove the moss, cultivate the soil while adding compost and lime, try and get more sunlight to the area by thinning shrubs and/or trees and that should help keep the moss away.

Maybe a picture and a full explanation of what you are trying to accomplish would be helpful.

Newt