Kill that moss now so you'll have
a beautiful lawn to enjoy later.

If you want a beautiful, healthy lawn this spring and summer, you've got to get the moss out of it right now. Our heavy Northwest rains leach the calcium and magnesium out of the soil, causing it to become acid... an ideal growing condition for moss. To get rid of the moss, here are 5 simple steps we recommend you take...

Step 1: Kill The Moss

Apply a granular moss control with a drop spreader or use a liquid in a hose-end sprayer. You'll know your moss killer is working when the moss turns black.

Step 2: Rake Out The Dead Moss

You've got to get rid of the dead moss because it's choking out your lawn. A little time with a thatching rake will do the job.

Step 3: Apply Lime

Lime will replace the calcium and magnesium in your soil so your grass will grow nice and healthy, helping prevent the moss from coming back. We recommend Fred Meyer Fast Acting Lime . It breaks down faster, corrects the acidity quicker, and covers twice the square footage as regular dolomite lime.

Step 4: Overseed

For seeding over patches where moss took hold use our exclusive Natures Own Seed Mixes, formulated specifically for Northwest lawns...

• Full Sun: Natures Own Perennial Rye Grass
• Part Sun/Shade: Natures Own Sun & Shade Mix
• Shade: Natures Own Shade Mix

Step 5: Fertilize

Once your new lawn is established, you need to fertilize it. There are many different types of Fred Meyer fertilizers to choose from during the growing season. You'll find them formulated like the famous brands, but at prices that really save you money.

Killing moss around your home and yard isn't a difficult task, but one you have to get to and stay on top of. So why not get started this weekend? All it takes is a stop at your Fred Meyer Garden Center for everything you need!

We'll see you out in the yard...

While much of the information in these tips is applicable in several gardening zones/climates, some of the plants and timing suggested are best suited to the Northwest, generally in the mild/wet growing regions found along the I-5 corridor. You should make appropriate adjustments or consult local gardening experts in regions whose climates differ from this area of the Northwest.