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Yard moss #868725

Asked May 16, 2024, 1:51 PM EDT

Can you please help me to identify this moss/plant growing in my yard in town and how to non-toxically eradicate it? thank you

Presque Isle County Michigan

Expert Response

This is a moss, but we do not identify moss to species (control methods would be the same regardless). Please check out this article we have on steps to reduce/remove moss.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/tips-to-toss-the-moss-from-your-lawn

Please let me know if you have more questions.

Erin Hill, PhD Replied May 17, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT

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