Spring is just around the corner, and people are already eyeing up their gardens and balconies - dreaming of lush plants and vibrant blooms. Whether you're decking out your flat's windowsill or plotting a floral paradise in your backyard, it's time for garden lovers to sketch out their springtime sanctuaries. But if you've got pathways crisscrossing your outdoor space, you'll know the headache that moss can cause, stubbornly sprouting between paving stones and refusing to budge.
Not only is it an eyesore, but it also turns into a slippery menace when wet. Many reach for harsh chemical weed killers, risking harm to pets and other plants. However, there's a household item that might just do the trick. A woman recently sought advice from Mrs Hinch's cleaning experts on Facebook, posting: "Hi, really hoping someone can help. I've a massive backway full of yellow/black stubborn moss! Has anyone any idea as to how to get rid of it?" She was swamped with tips, but one particular suggestion kept popping up.
One person advised: "Sprinkle cheap washing powder when the ground is dry. Leave it there and let the rain do the job." Another confirmed: "No scrubbing involved if you use laundry powder. Works every time, even on stubborn areas.". One member of the group offered this savvy tip: "Pour washing powder in a basin, lots of it with water. Throw it over and leave. No scrubbing needed, it's so easy and lifts all that green stuff." Another shared their own successful experience: "I had the same problem and being in a huge area was also a problem.
"I used a box of biodegradable washing powder. Just sprinkle over the moss and leave! That was two years ago and it's never returned." The online community previously discussed methods to tackle ivy, notorious for overwhelming gardens. A frustrated user posted: "This ivy is taking over not only this tree but the whole flower bed but this is the worse part. I've sprayed it every night for over a week with Round Up but it's not doing a thing.
"I tried digging it up last year but it just keeps coming back. Any advice please." In response, one person recommended an assertive approach: "Dig up the roots – I have a similar issue creeping under the fence. I cut stems about four inches above ground to pull away the creepers but need to leave a piece at ground level to let us pull up the root.". Meanwhile, someone else stressed the importance of a stronger treatment: "You need stronger ivy killer and cut then put onto the roots. Nothing else will kill it. I've had it in my garden for 30 years and it was the only way I could kill it. Took many attempts though. Diesel kills it as well.".
