We have a lot of brick pathways that are getting mossy and I am looking for a homemade recipe to keep this under control. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Petals, I don't think there is any good long term solution to keeping the moss away, unless you give the area shrubs and or trees a severe pruning to let more light in. The moss will just keep growing back. You must have nice heavy shade and a fairly moist or damp micro climate, IDEAL conditions for moss. My FIL is forever and a day worrying over the moss in his lawn under the tree, every time he treats it it grows right back. I keep telling him....
thank you for your replies. We have had a huge Norway spruce removed so that may ease the problem a little, letting in more light.
Moss likes shade and acidic (damp) soil. Regular application of limestone & sunlight will reduce your green fuzz.
If you don't mind your area smelling like a fish'n'chip-shop you could try with 37% vinegar diluted 1-3 with water. It helps a bit but not for very long I'm afraid.
Thank you Droopy. I love fish and Chips and will be trying your Vinegar tip tomorrow. Good of you to reply to my post.
