Gardening God Monty Don shares a genius tip to remove stubborn moss, so that ‘grass grows back thicker than ever’
ALTHOUGH moss isn't necessarily a problem, it can be a nuisance for green-fingered gardeners wanting perfect lawns.
Luckily, the one and only gardening guru, Monty Don, has come to rescue yet again, revealing how to remove stubborn moss, so that the grass ''grows back thicker'' than before.
According to the pro, “the best grass” likes a well-drained soil, and moss is “always a symptom” of poor drainage, which is only made worse by shade.
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The answer here, the pro explained, is to work on the lawn at least once a year by sticking a fork in the ground giving it a good wiggle wiggling.
This process - which is known as aeration - should be repeated every six inches or so.
To complete the task, avid gardening fans should ideally use a garden fork, with B&Q offering one that retails for £10.99.
The whizz then also advised to mix up equal portions of sieved topsoil, sharp sand and sieved leaf mould or compost - however, if you do not have these, sharp or silver sand will do the job.
Green-fingered Brits can pick up sharp sand from Wickes for a purse-friendly £3.50 and silver sand from Travis Perkins, where it sells for £6.29.
Once done, spread the mix across the area you have made holes in and brush it all in using a stiff broom.
To make the decking sparkle like new, the pro advised to first use a firm brush to clear your decking.
Following this, Allan instructed to make your own DIY solution using white vinegar and water.
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He said: “Just be sure to rinse with clean water afterwards and then dry to prevent stagnant water from being a breeding ground for additional moss.”
Fancy giving this hack a go? Shoppers can buy the cupboard staple for a mere 99p from Asda.