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Moss Indicates Excessive Shade, Not Just Moisture

Moss on lawn, raked to topsoil, seeded last year, all died. Partial shade but good sun/water. The expert says likely too much shade. Moss + weak roots + die-off = shade. Only fix: more sunlight via pruning. No chemical substitutes for light.

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