[beansticks]

I have noticed that wherever i site my netting,there is always a problem with surface moss on the earth under the netting does anyone else experience this,can anyone offer a remedy.I always dig it in in late autumn.

[DD.]

Are you one of the fortunate few who don't have to hoe weeds?

That will keep it down.

A rolling stone and all that!

[beansticks]

Not really the reply i was looking for DD

[DD.]

Well, all I can say is that there's been no alternative replies!

Moss will grow on undisturbed soil, regardless. I get it in places where it stands for a few months after winter digging.

I suppose the additional shade from the netting may be a factor and perhaps the netting helps to retain moisture a little.

[beansticks]

Perhaps we are the only two who suffer with this problem

[DD.]

Maybe - I only suffer in the winter when to hoe's not moving!

[AndyRVTR]

Do weeds not gorw under debris netting then??

[DD.]

Not under beansticks's apparantly.

He must have some special stuff. I get plenty!

[Lardman]

He must have some special stuff. I get plenty!

I don't get 1/2 the amount of weeds under the netting as I do in the open - less wind blow seed I expect. Doesn't stop the small nettles that hide under the cabbages and sting the inside of your wrist though  .

[beansticks]

The thread topic was nothing to do with weeds,the question i asked was do anyone suffer with surface moss.I have as many weeds in my plot as the next person.

[AndyRVTR]

The thread topic was nothing to do with weeds,the question i asked was do anyone suffer with surface moss.I have as many weeds in my plot as the next person.

I know some of my potted plants that are not touched, (other than for watering) have a very light covering of moss, I guess this is probably caused with the surface not being disturbed! 

[Paul Plots]

I have noticed that wherever i site my netting,there is always a problem with surface moss on the earth under the netting does anyone else experience this,can anyone offer a remedy.I always dig it in in late autumn.

Is the moss a problem? I ask because I don't have moss and wonder whether it is harmful on the surface

I imagine it is something to do with reduced sunlight as moss tends not to grow well in full sun prefering some shade and good moisture levels.

To prevent build up - as has probably been said - hoe so it doesn't have a chance to develop.

Just a suggestion.

[peapod]

Well, all I can say is that there's been no alternative replies!

Moss will grow on undisturbed soil, regardless. I get it in places where it stands for a few months after winter digging.

I suppose the additional shade from the netting may be a factor and perhaps the netting helps to retain moisture a little.

Maybe not to do with weeds, but DD has answered it there.  Its not a problem and can retain both moisture and aid slow evaporation. If it worries you then hoe it off

[DD.]

Thanks peapod, I was begining to wonder if I'd actually hit the "post" button after I wrote that!

[Paul Plots]

That's that one sorted then