Non-motoring > Slight Moss Problem	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Clk Sec	Replies: 24

New Sun 14 Feb 16 13:58   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

If anyone has experience or removing moss from their tarmac driveway, without the aid of a high pressure hose, I would be grateful for their advice. Yes, I know that I can Google this problem, but I would much prefer to hear from forum members:) Thanks. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:14   Slight Moss Problem - CGNorwich

A hose,a broom and a considerable amount of hard work. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:19   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

No O's in this house. We don't like waste. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:22   Slight Moss Problem - sooty123

Sounds like just a broom and even more hard work then. Last edited by: sooty123 on Sun 14 Feb 16 at 14:22 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:24   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

I've already tried that method, and I didn't much like it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:27   Slight Moss Problem - sooty123

Is the tarmac breaking up with lots of cracks in it? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:28   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

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New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:31   Slight Moss Problem - sooty123

How about something like this ? www.phoenixamenity.co.uk/store/products/mmc-pro-moss-killer/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 15:44   Slight Moss Problem - CGNorwich

Yes that will kill the moss but at the end of the day you still have to sweep up the clumps of moss and wash the drive clean. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:09   Slight Moss Problem - sooty123

Yes, however it would things easier I would imagine. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 14:23   Slight Moss Problem - Bill Payer

Lawn sand was effective on moss in the joints of our block paved drive. Turned the blocks orange though! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:31   Slight Moss Problem - henry k

>> Lawn sand was effective on moss in the joints of our block paved drive. >>Turned the blocks orange though! >> Or even a rust colour - due to the iron in most lawn type moss killers. You can by that sort of moss killer in a spray bottle so could try it out on tarmac. Allow the moss to die and then it should be easy to sweep up/off. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 15:45   Slight Moss Problem - Ian (Cape Town)

Stirling advice! But for moss, boiling water and bleach at a 50:1 ratio, hard broom, and scrub like a mofo. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 15:49   Slight Moss Problem - Cliff Pope

Moss grows where there is a damp problem. Fix the problem? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 15:58   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

The only damp problem is this years weather. No moss on our drive in earlier years. Thanks for the responses so far. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:05   Slight Moss Problem - No FM2R

Liberal spreading of [not very] diluted Domestos. Decide to leave it to soak in for a while, have several large vodkas, forget about the whole thing, go to bed, get up in the morning slightly worried about potential state of drive, get distracted by coffee, go to work, remember at the weekend, brush it off effortlessly. Have vodka to celebrate. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 17:13   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

>> have several large vodkas A timely reminder. I've just put a couple of bottles of tomato juice in the freezer. They should be ready for 6pm. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 17:32   Slight Moss Problem - No FM2R

If you are thinking of Bloody Marys, may I suggest a little extra homework.... www.chilefoundry.com/2009/07/14/how-to-make-chilli-vodka-and-what-to-do-with-it-when-you-do/ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:00   Slight Moss Problem - CGNorwich

Not always easy though. I get moss on my drive near the garage. It north facing and the affected part never sees the sun and is the last bit to dry out when it rains. Fixing the damp problem would involve demolishing the garage and sawing down a 200 year old listed oak tree Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:21   Slight Moss Problem - CGNorwich

Sometimes you just have to enjoy the moss. This is my garage roof. Looks great doesn't it? s1156.photobucket.com/user/cgnorwich/media/DSC_0192_zpsy5yjxsqz.jpg.html Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:36   Slight Moss Problem - Ambo

It must make a nice contrast in season with the honeysuckle, if that is what the dormant stems are. We have a flat roof area which has an even more luxuriant growth of moss and provides heat insulation. I take moss on the drive and side entrance seriously, the latter having given me a broken ankle when wet not long ago. My remedy is a metal-bristled broom and a strong jobbing gardener. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 16:49   Slight Moss Problem - CGNorwich

"It must make a nice contrast in season with the honeysuckle," It actually Virginia Creeper which looks great in the Autumn. Needs to be kept under control though! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 17:07   Slight Moss Problem - Clk Sec

>> This is my garage roof. Looks great doesn't it? You are clearly not practising what you preach, CGN. Shame on you. ;) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 17:53   Slight Moss Problem - CGNorwich

Au contraire. My drive is regularly scrubbed but moss on the roof is rather attractive don't you think? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 14 Feb 16 17:58   Slight Moss Problem - Aretas

Went round a garden centre a few weeks ago and they were selling brooms with 3 different bristle strengths. Thinking of the moss on my drive I bought the toughest one. Works better than any other broom we have, but still very hard work. Reply to this message | Report message