Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When clumps of moss take over your lawn, it’s usually a sign that the growing or soil conditions aren’t ideal for healthy grass.

Here’s why it’s there and what to do about it.

With spring just around the corner, lawns are beginning to stir back to life – but gardeners need to act now before moss takes hold. Early spring is prime time for moss to run riot, as grass remains ...

Winter and early spring bring an unwelcome visitor to our gardens - moss, which loves the damp and cool conditions, invading lawns and feasting on decaying organic matter known as "thatch" that sits ...

Whether moss is a problem is largely down to personal preference. Some gardeners appreciate its velvety green carpet, while others aspire to a ‘perfect’ lawn. If you fall into the latter camp, now is ...

As gardeners start mapping out their plans for the upcoming spring season, many will spot annoying moss patches that have cropped up during the cold, soggy winter. Moss flourishes in moist ...

Q: At the rear and north side of my house, my lawn gets mossy. I’ve tried putting lime down to mitigate the moss problem, with little to no results. — Joe Dawidowicz, Suwannee A: The lime didn’t work ...

In summer’s heat, you may appreciate the shade on the sidewalk leading up to your house. But the cool environment along with moisture and dirt is also a good place for moss to thrive. Concrete and ...

Lawns tend to be a complete mess in February thanks to moss and gardeners should take care of them now as they can become a bigger problem in spring. Moss is a spongy plant that will grow on the top ...