Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When clumps of moss take over your lawn, it’s usually a sign that the growing or soil conditions aren’t ideal for healthy grass.

Here’s why it’s there and what to do about it.

September is actually a great time for you to continue to enjoy your garden, and to roll up your sleeves and prepare your lawn for next year before the winter months set in. One thing that makes lawns ...

Let me just say, I love moss. Grab a magnifying glass and take a look at what appears to be a patch of one type of moss will reveal a multitude of different shapes and forms. However, finding moss in ...

Moss, a familiar sight on lawns and patios throughout the nation, thrives in shaded spots or areas with poor drainage.

Moss is so beautiful in the cool, moist months, when it plumps up like fat plush cushions. In shady areas, a lush mossy carpet is far lovelier than a raggedy lawn and needs much less care. That said, ...

Quite often, mosses in the lawn are blamed for killing the turf grass. But moss is an opportunistic weed that takes advantage of bare spots in the lawn. The presence of moss is a good indicator of the ...

Alan Titchmarsh claims that there are five gardening jobs you "must do" in April, and the priority one is to sort out your ...

With spring just around the corner, lawns are beginning to stir back to life – but gardeners need to act now before moss takes hold. Early spring is prime time for moss to run riot, as grass remains ...

The lovely look of your outdoor seating area can be knocked by natural overgrowth, so how do you get rid of moss on a patio? Luckily, it's simple, and you have a variety of chemical and natural ...

With autumn's cooler nights and wetter days in full swing, many gardeners see moss starting to colonise once-perfect lawns. However, if you have one garden item in your shed, moss will seem like a ...