# How to Rid Moss From Dirt & Rocks
Moss may add to the beauty of the forest, but when it invades your own lawn and garden, it can take over, killing your grass and plants. Moss is a tiny, green plant that grows in clumps and attaches itself to trees, grass, dirt or soil, and rocks. It grows in conditions that are very moist and shady. As annoying as moss is, there are simple ways to rid your soil and any rocks you may have in your garden of this invasive intruder.
Things You'll Need
- Moss killer
- Rake
- Garden lime
- High-pressure hose
- Garden hoe
- Sharp knife
- Bristle brush
Instructions
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Moss on Soil
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Treat the soil with a moss killer spray, available at any gardening store.
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Rake the moss out of the dirt vigorously with a hard rake, being sure to get out all the roots of the moss.
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Apply garden lime to your soil, which raises its pH levels, making it hard for moss to grow on.
Moss on Rocks
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Use a high-pressure hose to blast the moss off the rocks with water.
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Scrape off any remaining moss with a sharp garden hoe or knife
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Scrub the rock with a strong bristle brush to remove moss from crevices in the rocks.
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