Gardening

Lawn care – dealing with moss and thatch

It is all too common, you look out over your once pristine lawn and see brown and yellow patches. When you walk onto it the ground feels spongy! What is the problem? Most likely moss and thatch.

Moss and thatch are signs that your lawn is unhealthy. Leaving them unchecked can cause considerable damage to your lawn. Both prevent healthy grass from growing and can lead to the presence of lichens and liverworts.

No need to worry though, in this article we look at these common lawn problems and the best way to deal with them.

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