Westland Lawn Sand

The Westland Lawn Sand is a traditional, dual action granule treatment designed for controlling moss in established lawns. Each granule contains a blend of a nitrogen fertiliser and ferrous sulphate. The ferrous sulphate kills the moss quickly, causing it to blacken and die in days, while the nitrogen feeds the grass for greener, thicker, and healthier results. This treatment also helps to improve drainage for lawns growing on heavy soils. It is a year round lawn treatment for best results when moss is actively growing. The sixteen kilogram bag covers an area of two hundred square meters. The NPK ratio is four zero zero. This product is categorized under Lawn Moss Control.

• Key Features and Specifications

This product is a Traditional Moss Treatment and Feed (granular form). It contains a blend of Lawn Fertiliser (Nitrogen) and Ferrous Sulphate. It Kills moss in days (moss blackens and dies). It Feeds for greener and thicker grass. It Promotes drainage for heavy soils. The NPK ratio is four zero zero. The Size is sixteen kilograms, covering two hundred square meters. Maximum treatments are two times in any one season, with forty days allowed between applications.

• How to Use:

For Preparation, Grass should not be cut three days before treatment. For Application, Mark out areas to treat. Apply evenly at a rate of eighty grams per square meter over the marked area, either by hand (wearing gloves) or with a suitably calibrated lawn drop spreader. For Activation, Water the area thoroughly after application, or if no rain falls within forty eight hours, to activate the product. For Post Treatment, Avoid walking on treated areas until the product has been watered in. Do not cut the grass again until at least four days after treatment. For Moss Removal, Rake or scarify the dead, blackened moss seven to fourteen days after treatment.

• Advantages and Disadvantages

A major advantage is its dual action; it quickly kills moss with ferrous sulphate while simultaneously feeding the grass with nitrogen for thickening and greening, and it helps improve drainage on heavy soils. A minor drawback is the temporary blackening of the grass which grows out with continued mowing. Users must strictly only apply to established lawns (not new lawns until established for at least twelve months) and not apply more than two times in any one season.

• Cautions

Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling. Wash hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid overapplication, as this may harm the grass. Do not apply during drought, freezing conditions, or when rain is falling or imminent. Avoid windy weather to prevent drift onto plants, patios, or ponds. Do not wash surfaces clean if spilled on paving, slabs, or decking; brush off immediately to avoid staining. Keep children and pets away from treated areas until granules have been watered in and the soil is dry.

• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: How quickly will the moss die after applying Westland Lawn Sand?

A: The ferrous sulphate component kills the moss quickly, causing it to blacken and die in days.

Q2: How soon after treatment can I remove the dead moss from the lawn?

A: The dead moss can be removed by raking or scarifying seven to fourteen days after treatment.