Most garden owners are happy when their garden is beautifully green. However, they don't want to see green moss. It is de alt with immediately, sometimes using dubious methods. An environmentally friendly measure would be to use algae lime against moss. But how well does it really help?
Does algae lime help against moss?
Yes, algae limehelps well against moss in the garden. However, the prerequisite is that acidic soil is the cause of the moss. If the infestation is due to a lack of nutrients, then algae lime is only partially useful, and in alkaline soil it is even more harmful.
Where and how can I use algae lime against moss?
You can use algae limein many areasof the garden against moss. It is usually offered in stores aspowder, sometimes also asgranulateA common use is to whiten the lawn so that moss does not grow there. Granulate is quite easy to dose and easy to apply. When using powder, allergy sufferers and asthmatics should be careful not to inhale it. Sensitive people are also recommended to dissolve the algae lime in water.
How do I use algae lime on moss in the lawn?
Algae lime works bestin springafter you have removed the existing moss by scarifying. This will prevent moss from forming again.
Before you apply the lime, you should carry out asoil analysis. Algae lime has an alkaline effect, which is why it is primarily used on acidic soils. If other causes are responsible for the moss in the lawn, then other measures are also necessary. A dose of lime would not be of any use here.
What does algal lime actually do?
Algae lime can raise thepH value of the soiland at the same time acts as afertilizer, because it contains useful minerals and trace elements such as magnesium, calcium carbonate and iodine. Algae lime also improves the garden soil by activating microorganisms and soil organisms. Algae lime stimulates plant growth and even works against fungal infestation by fighting the spores in the soil. Algae lime is often recommended as a fertilizer for the vegetable patch.
Tip
Be careful with lime-sensitive plants
Some plants, such as rhododendrons, magnolias, heathers or lupins, are more or less sensitive to lime. It is better not to apply garden lime in your area so as not to harm the plants. Hydrangeas react to the lime content in the soil by changing their flower color. But they can't tolerate too much either.
