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mossy beds
MaggieL
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So much moss has appeared in my garden beds- and I don't know what to do! It is right through between the tall plants, and over the top of small ones. The beds are on a slope so drain quite well, but I know it has been a damp winter.
Any ideas, please?
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I'm just raking it off
In the sticks near Peterborough
Just stir the surface with a hoe or rake
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Moss can indicate several conditions in the garden.
A high acidity, pH 5.0 to 5.5 is ideal for growing moss. A simple soil test will determine your soil pH……add lime if it is acidic.
It may be low fertility….soil that is nutrient poor and/or unfertilized encourages moss growth.
Soil compaction (a byproduct of constant rain)….moss can grow easily on compacted areas.
Or maybe shade….moss needs shade, from buildings, trees or even the shade of a densely planted flowerbed.
thanks everyone
We have beds absolutely covered in moss in our new allotment. Is it ok just to dig it back in? We also use a rotavator occasionally and i was wondering if it might be the cause of the soil becoming compacted, thereby allowing the moss to grow? The beds are well drained but have not been cultivated for 2 years.