Aftercut 20400460 Weed and Moss Killer, Natural, 100 sq m

Product Information

Can be used in its dry form using a spreader or wet form in a sprayer, whichever works best for your lawn. The downside of using a salt solution is that it can be harmful to your lawn. It’s important to use caution when applying a salt solution and to make sure that you don’t apply too much. Children and Pets need not be excluded from the treated area once the treatment has been watered in thoroughly and the area has dried Since liquid herbicides penetrate deep into leaf surfaces, they leave behind a lasting effect as long as it doesn’t get washed away by too much rainfall/irrigation afterwards. This means your lawn will require less maintenance in the future as long as you apply it periodically to prevent regrowth from advancing further into your grasses. Method 1: Plants usually easily killed using one or two applications of weedkillers containing: mecoprop-P. Examples include Doff LawnWeedkiller, Westland Resolva Lawn Weedkiller Extra or Miracle-Gro EverGreen Complete 4 in 1 (also contains fertiliser and mosskiller).

Fresh moss has many uses too – flower arrangers like to use in displays, while birds add it to their nests. It can be used to line hanging baskets and looks great as a mulch in containers of spring bulbs. You can also add it to wildlife habitats and bug hotels. Non-chemical, bacteria-based products When a selective weed killer has been applied a twisting effect of the leaves and distorted growth can be witnessed. However, it can take up to 6 weeks for the weed to die completely. Well, that’s what lawn feed can do. Of course, there are some products which are just lawn food, and some which will also deal with weeds and/or moss. It’s up to you to choose which is most appropriate for your situation. But whatever you go with, I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Value for MoneyWet areas with poor drainage are likely to encourage the growth of moss. This is simply because moss needs a lot of water to be healthy and strong. If you need to, don’t hesitate to seek soil drainage options. In many cases, weeds may only be causing problems on localised parts of the lawn. If this is the case spot treat or only spray where the weeds are growing. This helps prevent unnecessary chemical wastage and is better for the environment. Small hand-help weed guns are available for this type of treatment. One of the things I loved most about this product was how evenly it spread. I used an EverGreen spreader to apply the granules, and it ensured that the product was evenly distributed throughout my lawn, providing complete coverage. The result was a beautiful and lush lawn that was free of moss. Method 2: Plants usually easily killed using one or two applications of weedkillers containing 2,4-D plus mecoprop-P or 2,4-D plus dicamba. Examples include Doff Complete Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller,Vitax All in One Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller or Westland Aftercut All-in-One Feed, Weed & Mosskiller (also contains fertiliser and mosskiller).

As the name suggests, this isn’t just a lawn feed either; the granulated formula with an NPK of 10-4-4 helps green up the grass whilst also killing off weeds and moss. As a fast-release formula it can be applied every 4 – 6 weeks, so the lawn can be topped up as required. I find that liquid products tend to cause more damage if not diluted enough before application because their strength can burn surrounding plants and other parts of your lawn if used at full concentration. Many manufacturers recommend the use of a spray bottle for this purpose.

Liquid Moss Killer – How does it work?

Deadmoss raked out of lawns after treatment can be added to the compost bin, but mix it with plenty of other ingredients to help speed up its potentially slowdecomposition. When applied on newly germinated seed, this fertiliser can really boost growth, able to help with reseeding bare patches as well as improve the general overall health of the garden. in 1 easy application – greens grass, kills a range of weeds, kills moss in your lawn and fertilises the grass. As well as encouraging new growth, this A1 Lawn Food also acts as a lawn tonic and will improve the overall quality of the grass. Annual meadow grass ( Poa annua): Will not be controlled by selectiveweedkillers. Feed to encourage other grasses.Seeds freely; always use grass box on the mower. Returf small areas of infestation. It is shallow-rooted and encouraged by frequent watering in dry weather.

As lawn feeds go, this product is especially fast-acting. Results are often visible even sooner than the ‘5 days’ quoted by Miracle-Gro. That said, there are cases where this product hasn’t worked for everyone. Whether that’s due to grass type or weather conditions, results can vary lawn to lawn. The first question you need to answer is whether you want to kill moss in the entire lawn or just in targeted areas. If your goal is killing moss throughout the entire lawn, then you have only one option, which is to use granular moss killer.

How to kill moss on my lawn?

The best times to treat moss are in spring and autumn. As most moss killers also contain lawn fertilisers, this coincides with the right times to fertilise your lawn. In spring, treat the lawn in the latter half of March and lightly rake out the dead moss in early April. In autumn, apply the moss killer early in the season and then aerate the lawn, ready for winter. Prevention Speedwell, slender ( Veronica filiformis): Little response to lawn weedkillers. Re-seed or returf affected areas of lawn. There are only certain brands that are safe for use during dry weather conditions so it can be harder to find the right product that will work for your type of mossy area (if you’re looking at one with a “dry weather” label, then yes it’s suitable). Mind-your-own-business ( Soleirolia soleirolii): Little response to lawn weedkillers – returf infested areas in late autumn or early spring.

As well as seaweed, this lawn feed contains iron which encourages grass to ‘green up’ and grow stronger. This, combined with the additional nutrients, vitamins and amino acids, helps maintain a healthy lawn with visible improvements in 5 days. Over time they react with water to change into a form that won’t support life, killing moss. If you want to kill moss throughout your lawn, I would recommend using a product that contains ferrous sulphate as the main ingredient as it is less harmful to other plants and grasses in contrast with some of the alternatives.Like most products used on the lawn, they are only effective if they are used correctly and weed killers are no different. Several tips can help you obtain optimum results when using a weed killer on your lawn. The following advice is primarily for a liquid weed killer that is to be applied through a sprayer. We believe this is the most effective way of controlling weeds on the lawn.