As of: February 25, 2024, 5:07 a.m
By: Joana Lück, Simone Jung
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Moss in the garden can be annoying and makes the green space appear neglected.
A surprising home remedy from the fridge can help.
Cold and rainy weather combined is generally a bad mix.
In addition, this weather duo also causes moss to sprout out of nowhere on your steps, patio or at the edge of your lawn.
So how do you deal with the green nuisance?
Scraping off the moss or scarifying the lawn requires a lot of effort.
It's reassuring to know that there are simple home remedies that you can use to get unwanted growth under control.
With Cola you can get rid of moss easily and in an environmentally friendly way.* © Simone Jung/DALL-E (AI-generated)
A simple and effective home remedy for moss in the garden is Cola
Moss can be very annoying on the terrace, balcony or lawn and quickly makes the garden look neglected.
If you don't want to use chemicals that could harm the environment and insects, and you don't have handy tools like a scarifier, then just look in your refrigerator.
You can easily fight the moss in your garden with a sweet cold drink: Cola.
There are also environmentally friendly methods to combat weeds between the paving joints.
And it's that easy:
Apply the cola to the affected areas with a sponge, cloth or brush and rub the drink in.
Leave it on for a moment and then wipe it off with water.
A quick, homemade spray is more suitable for use on the lawn.
To do this, fill undiluted cola into a spray bottle and spray it onto the affected areas.
A nice side effect is that the sweet mixture attracts bees and bumblebees to your garden.
However, caution is advised with light-colored or delicate stones, as the sugary drink may potentially leave stains.
On the other hand, you can even get rid of disgusting discolorations in the toilet bowl with Cola.
The phosphoric acid contained in cola helps remove the moss.
Alternatively, you can also fight moss with coffee grounds.
But the carbonated drink is not only effective in the garden, but also in the home: Cola also removes rust stains on the car.
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