He said: “Moss grows more frequently in acidic soil conditions and absorbs all necessary nutrients and moisture from the air. To find out whether or not your soil is too acidic, invest in a home ...

Organic garden soil is rich in micronutrients and organic matter ... to the plant’s roots as the growing medium dries out.

Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in nearby soil.

Another method for covering bare patches is to use a strip of lawn from a rich ... plug of soil. This will allow water to drain from the surface of the lawn and prevent the growth of moss.