Gardening expert reveals 'unreal' hack to remove moss from lawns that 'works every time'

Green-fingered enthusiasts are gearing up to spruce up their gardens for the warmer months, but a pesky invasion of moss can throw a spanner in the works for those dreaming of a perfect lawn.

Moss is an "opportunistic plant that will take hold wherever it can." This means that often, moss will grow anywhere that your grass is not thick enough to crowd it out.

When one woman sought advice on the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page, she was reassured by fellow gardeners that getting rid of moss is simpler than it seems, with plenty of tips coming her way.

The woman mentioned her disappointment with a moss-killing spray that "didn't work", leaving her puzzled about what to do next. Taking to Facebook, she expressed her frustration: "Hello fellow gardeners! We moved into a new house a few months ago and this is our lawn in the backyard, it's all moss.

"The front yard looks the same as well. My husband purchased this moss killer and it was supposed to work within hours. Well, it didn't work and it's been almost 24 hours. When he tried to rake the moss, there was more underneath.

"He is worried about using other products out there because according to some reviews, they can stain the surrounding area. We need help with getting rid of all this moss. We have had issues with moss before but not to this extent. We appreciate your help."

According to Ladd Smith, the co-owner of In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes who has 40+ years of organic gardening experience, moss only becomes a problem when it’s treated chemically. Speaking to Emeraldology, he said:"“These products turn the moss black and injure it by dehydrating it, but if it’s not removed it will come back. Iron also acidifies the soil, so if the injured moss isn’t removed it will return with a vengeance.”

A gardening pro on Facebook dished out his top tip in the comments section, swearing by "lawn sand" for its "unreal" effects on pesky lawn moss. He advised: "Apply it wait a few weeks and rake it out. The dead moss will turn black. I'm a professional gardener and it works every time."

Lawn sand, often comprising a blend of sand and iron sulphate with a hint of fertiliser, is hailed for its grass-reviving prowess. it promises to kill moss in just days, thicken the lawn whilst making it greener, and help improve drainage for lawns growing on heavy soils.

The gardening guru even posted a snap of his preferred brand, available at B&Q for £19, and noted that Amazon also stocks it at the same price. This product's iron sulphate content is a known moss assassin and can boost the grass's greenness and thickness.

But, gardeners be warned: misuse or overuse of lawn sand could lead to scorched or injured turf, reports the Mirror.