Moss on Your Sidewalks or Deck: Get Rid of that Moss, Quick and Easy!

Somehow moss can grow in the cracks in your sidewalk or driveway, and that moss can be a kind of curious annoyance on your property. What I hate is the green stain the moss creates in the surrounding area, which makes my driveway look dirty. Moss can be pretty stubborn to get rid of, and loves to grow anywhere where there is moisture or shade. This means your deck, patio furniture, sidewalks, and even the part of your house that gets the most shade can be victims of moss. Learn how to at least get rid of moss in the cracks of your deck or sidewalk so you can get your property back.

Moss can grow in nearly any climate, and will absolutely thrive if it has simply just shade and a nice moist area. This explains why the crack in our driveway is a lovely haven for that lime green moss we have: it grows underneath the car we never drive, and when we water the lawn the water gets on the driveway and gives that moss a nice drink. We also tend to get moss on the side of the driveway where our huge tree shades most of the driveway all day long, and the tree has moss on it as well. It's pretty on the tree, but makes our driveway look like crap.

Powdered laundry detergent kills the moss and keeps it from coming back. Super easy to use as well- simply sprinkle the moss in your cracks and on your deck (make sure there is no bleach in it if using on your deck), and allow to set for about 3 or 4 days until the moss turns orange or brown. Then simply get out your rake or broom and sweep away the dead moss. This is a super easy way to get rid of the moss in your sidewalk cracks or on your deck!

As a bonus, for those pesky ants that also make a home in your sidewalk cracks, you can sprinkle the powdered detergent on the ant hill. The ants will take the detergent home with them and you will see far fewer ant hills around. Perfect to use, since most other animals won't even go near the detergent at all, and it's definitely safer to use than most insect baits are.

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hubby who is a landscaper and personal use for ants