Good care is essential for a he althy lawn. Only if it is properly cared for will it remain nice and dense so that weeds and moss cannot spread. Fertilization with lime nitrogen is recommended to prevent moss formation and to strengthen the grass plants.
How does lime nitrogen help against moss in the lawn?
Limetic nitrogen prevents moss in the lawn by neutralizing acidic soil and improving pH levels. This promotes he althy grass growth, which leaves little chance for weeds and moss. Fertilization with lime nitrogen is particularly effective in spring.
How does lime nitrogen prevent moss in the lawn?
A common reason for the increased appearance of moss in the lawn is soil that is too acidic. It occurs particularly where the location is very damp and shady.
Limetic nitrogen removes the acid from the soil and ensures better pH values. These not only benefit soil he alth, but also stronger growth of the lawn.
On a dense, green lawn that is regularly mowed and fertilized, moss and weeds such as clover have little chance. That's why calcium cyanamide is used to prevent moss infestation. The benefits of calcium cyanamide are:
- ensures he althy soil
- improves pH values
- long-lasting fertilization
- keeps away weeds and pests
- prevents moss infestation
- reduces fungal infestation
- promotes grass growth
The right time for application
The lawn is usually fertilized with lime nitrogen in spring. But it is also possible at other times as long as the ground is not frozen.
On the day of fertilization, the soil should be moist but not wet. The blades of grass should be dry. Excessive sunlight is not good, as the grass will then burn on the surface and a brown lawn will result.
How to supply the lawn with lime nitrogen
First determine the size of the lawn area that needs to be fertilized. As a rule of thumb, 20 grams of lime are required per square meter.
Do not touch the calcium carbonate with your bare hands and avoid contact with eyes and other bare parts of the body.
Sprinkle the granules evenly. For large areas, use a spreader (€23.00 on Amazon). After spreading, the lawn must not be walked on for several days. This is especially true for children and pets, as lime nitrogen releases toxins in the first few days.
Tip
To produce lime nitrogen, the lime is first burned into quicklime. Nitrogen is later added to it. Pure quicklime is also used as a fertilizer, but is not suitable for combating moss because of its strong corrosive effect.
