Non-chemical lawn care - Need to get rid of moss

[citypark]

Hi! Does anyone know how to get rid of moss without using chemicals? I have two small children and I don't want that stuff under their feet! Also, what types of fertilizers can I use that are safe for children? I want to make the lawn more dense without the harmful effects! Thank you!!!

[tomf]

Moss likes acid soil if you lime your yard it is the best non-poison way to get rid of it. Before I add to soil I like to test the PH, they sell them at garden shops.

[citypark]

Thank you VERY much!!! I just happen to have some lime in my garage (it was here when I moved in, and didn't know what to do with it!). Yeah!!!

[ranman99]

you can try to rake out the moss,,then lime heavy then try to seed,,,make sure to cover the seed with a thin layer of top soil or petemoss