On the roof moss can shorten the life of your you can embrace the moss.
Green moss killer for roof.
For any of these homemade options you ll want to wet down the roof with plain water first then apply the cleanser and let it sit.
Or if you must have a moss free lawn address the root causes of moss.
Apply the moss killer.
The non metallic answer moss killers based on zinc or copper create toxic runoff that can harm fish and aquatic life as well as people in high enough concentrations.
Shade soil removing moss from roof naturally if you must kill the moss proper removal is key to prevent damage to the surface the plant grows on.
Run the water for a moment until the moss killer begins to flow out.
Iron solutions are less toxic though not entirely harmless but they can permanently stain roof shingles decks siding and lawn furniture as well as concrete walkways.
Mix the baking soda and water in a spray bottle and shake until the solution is well mixed.
In the same way keep products meant to kill lawn moss on lawns but off your roof.
To apply wet moss killer attach the garden hose to the container.
3 tablespoons baking soda.
1 quart of warm water.
1 to 3 cups white distilled vinegar 2 gallons of water.
You want to soak the moss so apply enough cover it thoroughly.
Mosses don t function like regular plants so common weed killers and home remedies don t work plus they can harm roofs.
Dispense the moss killer in lines about 2 feet apart parallel to the roof ridge.
To apply dry powder moss killer place an extension ladder against the house and climb to the roof.
Many of the best lawn moss products contain iron substances which naturally leave rustlike stains behind.