Mosses in the Lawn Horticulture Mosses in the Lawn Mosses are common in many lawns this year.
Mosses are small, thread-like plants that form green mats on the soil surface.
Mosses are adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions. Mosses can be found in moist and dry sites, sun or shade, and in acidic or alkaline soils. The appearance of mosses in a lawn is usually a sign of poor growing conditions. Conditions that encourage moss growth include excessive shade, low fertility, poor drainage, compacted soil, or any combination of the above. Mosses can be temporarily removed by hand raking.