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Eliminating Moss and Restoring Grass in Wet, Shady Areas

A 120x20 ft strip is overtaken by moss; lime didn't help; the ground stays wet. The expert suspects excessive shade. Remove moss, apply 75-100 lbs lime per 1000 sq ft, till into the top inch, and seed with shade-tolerant grass. Moss persists unless conditions change.

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