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AfrikanAnnieBee Salmon River / Truro, NS(Zone 5b) Aug 18, 2007

This spring a neighbour of mine, who is a landscaper said that I needed my lawn dethatched. I said OK and he and his crew dethatched my lawn. I noticed that the moss I had growing was all heaved up (upheaveled?). So, when I raked it, there were big brown dirt patches. My daughter asked why I had the moss removed, she loved it, nice and soft.
My question is, what is wrong with moss? After I raked it up, I regretted it, cause now I have more weeds where the moss was. Is moss bad for the lawn? Why did the landscaper say I had to get rid of all the moss?
I have a lot of shaded areas, as I love big trees and moss is growing everywhere.
What to do, what to do, what to do.
Thanks for your help.
AfrikanAnnieBee buzz, buzz

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kwanjin (Zone 7a) Aug 19, 2007

Hello AfrikanAnnieBee. No moss is not bad for your grass, it justs competes with it. But it is a sign that your lawn doesn't have good drainage and/or has poor air circulation. Is the grass doing well where the moss was? If it is then I wouldn't worry about a little moss. I think it's pretty too. I have lots growing in my shade beds. I also try to encourage it in other areas of my shady patches. I say...If you like it then keep it. It will grow back.

Kwanjin

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AfrikanAnnieBee Salmon River / Truro, NS(Zone 5b) Aug 23, 2007

Thanks Kwanjin!
No, the grass does not grow well where the moss is.
I don't care though, I've decided. I do like the moss and from what I've been reading, it would take a lot of work to eradicate it, so why bother.
It feels good on my feet!
Peace,
Annie Bee

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