Moss on path

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Moss on path
« on: July 21, 2010, 20:10 »
The main path which is next to my veggie patches is covered with moss. I am reluctant to use chemicals to clear the moss because of the danger of run off into the patches. Does any one have any ideas on how I can remove safely. During the winter the path is quite slippery - the only option I can think of at present is to scrape off by hand but that would be a long hard slog.

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Re: Moss on path
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2010, 20:12 »
Pressure washer.

Wot no electricity?

Pressure washer & generator.
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Moss on path
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 20:15 »
pour a kettleful over it a bit at a time, the boiling water kills it and then it's easy to scrape off :)

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Re: Moss on path
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2010, 20:28 »
Ferrous sulphate (iron) kills moss but can stain so be careful if you have a posh path.  Well worth investing in a power washer, they are much cheaper now and do the paths around my house every year in no time
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Re: Moss on path
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2010, 21:36 »
The path is old and I am not sure it would cope with a pressure washer but will try the boiling water and see if that helps - thanks for advice everyone.


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