What Causes Moss in Flower Gardens?

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Adjust pH to 6.0 to get rid of moss. image by maandpoppop: morguefile

Moss in the flower garden can be caused by shade, too much moisture, compacted soil (particularly clay soil), high or low pH and poor air circulation.

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Nannette Richford is an avid gardener, teacher and nature enthusiast with more than four years' experience in online writing. Richford holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Maine Orono and certifications in teaching 7-12 English, K-8 General Elementary and Birth to age 5.

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