Why that is a good sign

Lifestyle and site conditions of the mosses

A high level of humidity and shade are decisive factors that encourage moss to spread. The spore plants prefer to grow in acidic soil and colonize extreme locations where other plants have a hard time. Mosses do not develop roots. The green parts of the plant absorb water from the air. When the organisms dry out completely, they don't die. They go into a dormant state when it is dry and survive unfavorable conditions. When water is available, they swell so that their metabolism is reactivated.

It is better to prevent than fight

Mosses clean the air and protect the soil from excessive evaporation. They are sensitive to chemical pollution in the air and soil. Mosses in the bed are a sign of unpolluted soil and clean air. Therefore, it is better to take preventive measures to prevent the settlement of mosses. Control measures are destroying an important part of the ecosystem.

Prevention tips:

1. Drain the soil

A substrate that is too wet occurs when the soil is too dense or too heavy. A drainage can help.

2. Loosen up

To prevent waterlogging from building up, loosen the soil regularly. The water drains off better and the soil dries faster on the surface.

3. Enrich the substrate

Fertilize You the soil every now and then with compost or an organic one Complete fertilizer. Put lime on the soil to raise the pH. Rock flour(€ 12.33 at Amazon *) or sand improves the properties of the soil.

Alternative: design with moss

Numerous Moss species are the ideal ground cover for locations in the shade with a wet and highly compacted soil. Use the small moss cushions from the beds and transplant them to another location. You can create an ideal subsurface from leaf compost and sand, which you can use with a Lawn roller should press. Place the moss pads on the surface about ten centimeters apart and press lightly. Within a short time, the small cushions have developed into a floor-covering carpet.