Gardening season is creeping up on us, so you may be thinking about how to make your little patch of land look glorious again. Whether that's lining up some potted plants on your windowsill if you live in a flat, or considering which flowers you want to have in bloom come springtime if you're lucky enough to have outdoor space of your own.
If you've got any pathways around your home, you'll know how pesky moss growing between the stones can be - especially because it feels like such an impossible task to remove it and stop it from coming back.
Not only does moss look unsightly, but it can also become hazardous when it's wet, as it becomes slippery.
Initially, you may think it's the best idea to use chemical weed killers, but these can be dangerous to pets, and can spread to other plants, causing your garden to become a graveyard of former greenery.
But fear not, as according to a gardening expert, there's a common household ingredient that can be used, meaning chemicals can be left on the shelf.
The Express reports that Angela Slater from Hayes Garden World recommends natural remedies to deal with the problem rather than resorting to harmful chemicals.
The expert said the "most environmentally friendly way" to remove moss is just by scrubbing it away, but this may not be an option for many people.
She said: "Just scrub it off with a really stiff brush or a dedicated moss remover available from most garden centres."
But, if you're looking for a simpler solution that requires a lot less effort, white vinegar also works a treat, and costs just 29p in Tesco.
Angela suggested: "Mix equal parts water and white vinegar then spray onto the stubborn moss to effectively remove it. Leave for 15 minutes, then sweep off."
If the moss growth is more severe, you can leave the white vinegar mixture on for slightly longer before scrubbing the solution away.
Or, alternatively, boiling water or baking powder applied over it should get rid of the moss.
If you want to prevent the growth of moss, Angela recommends keeping paths and patios as water-free as possible, but if you have noticed moss growth, you can wait for the sun to dry it out and then brush it away.
Have you tried any of these methods? Let us know in the comments.
