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I’ve got lots of moss in my existing lawn, can you hydroseed over it to give me a nice new lawn?

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I’ve got lots of moss in my existing lawn, can you hydroseed over it to give me a nice new lawn?

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Probably not the best plan until we get rid of the moss and change the conditions that caused moss to thrive. Moss likes shady, wet and acidic soil and just the opposite, grass likes sunlight and alkaline soil that has good drainage. Often nearby fir trees not only provide too much shade but they drop their needles which slowly change the ph of the soil to a acid condition. By applying dolomite lime once or twice a year, it will gradually raise the pH to encourage healthy grass and discourage moss. In shady conditions higher percentage of fescue grasses should be planted and regular overseeding is very important. Removing trees is a major step but in many cases will help reduce the shady, wet and acidic conditions moss likes.

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