There are many remedies and home remedies for moss in the lawn, not all of them are really recommended. Vinegar and s alt do not belong in the garden; they can harm plants and animals. Blaukorn is also highly recommended.
Does blue grain work against moss in the lawn?
Blue grain is a chemical fertilizer and not a weed killer. It helps the lawn grow, but does not specifically remove the moss. To combat moss in the lawn, it is more advisable to scarify the soil and carry out targeted pH value optimization.
What exactly is blue grain?
Blue grain is not a weed killer but a chemical fertilizer that is supposed to make lawns grow well. It contains nitrogen, phosphate and potassium in varying proportions by weight, often also magnesium and/or other substances. The use of blue grain can therefore lead to over-fertilization, especially if used improperly.
Is blue corn poisonous?
Blue grain is a chemical fertilizer that can be classified as harmful to human and animal he alth. If it comes into contact with mucous membranes, it irritates them. This also happens when your pet walks across the freshly fertilized lawn and then licks its paws.
Therefore, blue grain should be washed into the ground as quickly as possible. If it doesn't rain in the days after fertilizing, you should water your lawn or set up a lawn sprinkler. During this time, do not let your children play on the lawn or let your animals run free.
What can I use instead of blue grain?
Moss does not like alkaline soil or sun, so it grows primarily where it is shady and the soil is rather acidic. So if you find moss on your lawn, it's probably in the shade and the soil has an unfavorable pH value. Scarifying removes moss and aerates the soil. Sulfuric acid ammonia has a beneficial effect on the soil climate.
The most important things about Blaukorn in brief:
- not a weed killer but chemical fertilizer
- Available in liquid form or as granules (blue beads)
- irritates the mucous membranes when it comes into contact with it
- should be washed into the ground as soon as possible (by rain or watering)
Tip
If you have small children or pets who like to run around on the lawn, then you should avoid using blue grain if possible. It's not entirely safe.
