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sharonsflowers Leland, NC(Zone 8a) Jan 11, 2006

Does anyone have a problem with moss growing in their flower beds? This is a real problem for me and would like to know a way to get rid of it other than diging out and replacing soil as I have lots of bulbs and perennials.

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KatyMac So. Puget Sound, WA(Zone 8b) Jan 12, 2006

Um, why get rid of it? It's pretty! I have lots and love it! Free groundcover.

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gemini_sage Winchester, KY(Zone 6a) Jan 12, 2006

I have lots of moss here in the shady woods to, but in my rustic garden I really like it. It does seem to have a lot of weeds that spring up in it though. I think most mulches should take care of it though.

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Kathleen Panama, NY(Zone 5a) Jan 12, 2006

I guess I'm with everyone else - why dig it out? Your plants will all come up through it.

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sharonsflowers Leland, NC(Zone 8a) Jan 13, 2006

I like to sow seeds directly into some areas in spring and it's just a pain to get the soil ready with all that moss. Before the seeds have time to germinate, the moss has covered the area over. I believe I'd have a better germination rate without the moss.

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jessamine Fort Wayne, IN(Zone 5a) Jan 13, 2006

Your best bet is to improve the drainage, open up the area to more light and wind. Use Ammonium Sulphate as your primary fertilizer. Get your soil tested. Jessamine.

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sharonsflowers Leland, NC(Zone 8a) Jan 14, 2006

jessamine, thanks for your suggestions, but the the bed I'm most concerned with is in direct sun and gets plenty of wind. We do however, have sprinkler heads in there, but the soil is quiet sandy. We live on the east coast not more than 20 miles from the NC beaches(Wilmington). I like to use granular fertilizers so it doesn't leach out so fast, but starting to think maybe haven't worked in well enough. I thought perhaps the nitrogen might be causing the moss problem. This particular bed is on the North side of our property, but gets full sun.

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Soferdig Kalispell, MT(Zone 4b) Jan 16, 2006

You might want to try Ironite. I had luck with that in Seattle with moss in the yard.

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