Westland 500m Lawn Feed Weed Moss Killer

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The Proctors Lawn Feed Moss Killer achieves better coverage than other products sold in a similarly-sized container; this is because it is made up of ‘micro-granules’ that are more compact than standard granules. The product goes further, and these granules are also less likely to clog in a spreader than those of traditional size. Scotts is a long-time international company with the top-notch reputation for lawn care products like plant food, lawn fertilizers, herbicides, and much more. The company ensures its customers to save their time as well as efforts on lawn chores and increase the quality of their lawn at a good budget option. Healthy grass is your best defence against the build-up of moss and weeds. Choose a Best Buy lawn feed to make sure your grass is fighting fit and ready to take on the mossy scourge. Remember clippings from the first 2 of 3 mowings following application may contain traces of chemicals and should not be used for composting.

Children and Pets need not be excluded from the treated area once the treatment has been watered in thoroughly and the area has dried In addition to using a weed killer or a lawnmower, there are several other things you can do to prevent moss from growing on your lawn. One of the best ways to prevent moss is by aerating your lawn regularly. Aerating your lawn will help improve drainage and will allow air and sunlight to reach the soil. Watering your lawn The 4 kg box covers between 40 – 100 m² depending on application; it can be applied in a more concentrated way if the lawn is in very bad condition, or more sparingly on a standard lawn. In terms of price, the smaller coverage of this box makes it slightly less value for money than some other products featured here, but it does come with the reassurance of improving lawn health without using harsh chemicals.This is a traditional treatment for mossy lawns and was one of the best products in this trial. The quality and colour of the grass was improved after the first application, and after a couple of treatments the moss was fully under control and significantly reduced across the lawn. If you already have a granule fertiliser spreader, you may be more comfortable with granular moss killer. Equally, if you normally use a liquid sprayer when fertilising, or have a watering can with a fine-holed rose, it might suit you better to use liquid moss killer. In some cases, a second application might be required to catch any persevering weeds, but seeing as one container holds enough product to cover an area of roughly 100 m², there should be enough for several subsequent applications. No need for scrubbing after application as the product will soak into grasses and kill moss from the inside out. Using a moss killer will stop this spread, and the majority of them will actually fertilise your lawn and help improve its appearance.

After application, we recommend waiting 2 weeks before planning to seed. This ensures your fertiliser has adequate time to take effect and complete its full process – killing off moss and weeds, and sufficiently feeding your lawn. Patches will appear where moss and weeds have been killed off, these areas will require reseeding. This product should only be used on an established lawn (6 months + old) The formula contains no phosphorus, and has an NK ratio of 14-5 meaning it’s high in nitrogen, with a reasonable amount of potassium too. Compared to some similar products, this moss killer does have quite a strong smell – something to be aware of whilst also making sure that children and pets don’t enter onto the lawn until all the granules are fully dissolved. This generally takes around 48 hours as long as there has been a lot of rainfall. Granules can also be watered in by frequently using a sprayer or hose until they are dissolved. Lawn grass can suffer substantially during the winter months, so it’s worth employing the advice of the well-known saying – the best form of defence is a good offense.If you’re after an effective product that won’t need to be applied too many times, the Westland Aftercut Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer works to eliminate moss and weeds whilst helping with grass growth. It only needs to be applied twice a year, once in the spring and once towards the end of summer, improving the appearance and health of the lawn without being too time consuming. For this reason, it’s the best lawn moss killer if you want a low-maintenance option. A. The stain is from the iron sulphate (moss killer) oxidising and forming rust (iron oxide). It can be removed from most patios with a rust remover containing oxalic acid or citric acid in the form of lemon juice. This should always be tried in a small test area first to make sure there is not any reaction with your particular stone. Very safe for children, pets and other plants on your lawn as it is an iron-based chemical that won’t support life, unlike organic salts. Leaving the lawn for a further 3 days improves the uptake of the chemicals as it allows them to travel through the whole of the plant and down to the roots.

Firstly, winter and spring is the best time for the moss to actively grow, especially after mowing the lawn, you can detect their presence. After a 14-day application, the substance is able to remove headstrong moss fully, and then, you just rake up the dead moss left.

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Speedwell, slender ( Veronica filiformis): Little response to lawn weedkillers. Re-seed or returf affected areas of lawn. Therefore, you may wish to consider what is more of a priority for your lawn. If you’re looking for it to be vibrant and weed-free for the summer, applying a combination of lawn feed and weed killer in preparation will work wonders. A word of warning: Do not confuse total weed killers with selective weed killers. A total weed killer will kill everything, including the grass and are not to be used on a lawn. Lawn weed killer formulations Please note this fertiliser can scorch your grass blades, so remember to water it off or apply just before the rain is due. Avoid application during very hot periods. We recommend applying on cooler evenings or overcast days. For more information on all things fertiliser, read our Fertiliser FAQs. Method 5: Plants needing two or three applications of weedkillers containing 2,4-D plus mecoprop-P;or 2,4-D plus dicamba. Examples include Doff Complete Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller, Westland Aftercut All-in-One Feed, Weed and Moss killer or Vitax All in One Feed, Weed and Mosskiller (these also containfertiliser and mosskiller).

However, if the health of your lawn needs a bit more help than just a bi-annual feed application, you will probably want to choose a product without weed-killing properties. Certain versatile lawn feeds can be used for different functions depending on when they’re applied: for example, when applied between September and November the Miracle-Gro EverGreen Premium Plus Lawn Food restores the lawn after the harsh summer and prepares it for the stresses of winter. Similarly, applying it in March helps negate the damaging effects of a cold winter. Specially formulated to accelerate grass root development, leading to a faster-growing, stronger lawn, this Lawn Feed, Weed & Moss Killer also has an iron content of 8.0% to kill off moss, and contains three separate weed killers. Now that you have decided on using either type of moss destroyer, let us look at how each one works and what are their pros and cons.in 1 easy application – greens grass, kills a range of weeds, kills moss in your lawn and fertilises the grass. Applied at the recommended a rate of 35 g /m², this 10 kg bag of lawn feed will cover approximately 285 m², suitable for most medium gardens. It doesn’t contain anything specific to combat weeds, so if killing weeds alongside refreshing the lawn is a priority, this may not be the best lawn feed for that purpose. However, healthier lawns in general do stay more resistant to both weeds and moss.