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Can Moss Get Mold?

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I’m renting a new townhome and the small, shady backyard space is mostly overtaken by ivy, and otherwise is a dirt patch with moss and some ground cover trying to grow. It gets irrigated but doesn’t drain well, so it seems to be mostly clay. I’ve been told grass won’t grow because there’s not enough sun but I’m wondering if that’s true (?), because I see some tiny grass patches and I’ve seen grass in shady places before! I suspect the soil isn’t good. More troubling are the black patches that appear in the dirt spots. Might these be mold? I’ve been hoping to expand the moss to cover bare spots, but I’m wondering if actually the mold is expanding instead, if that’s what it is. Also, there are tree roots that might be contributing to these problems.

  1. Can mold grow on unhealthy yard, within moss? How do I get rid of it?
  2. How possible is it to grow grass in the shade?
  3. Are these tree roots or ivy making the soil poor?

I think I just want a grassy area…or maybe stones…but I’m only renting and don’t want to put too much effort into this. What’s wrong with my soil and how can I easily fix it?

Insights? Tips? Thank you!





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