https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/compaction/Recent content in compaction on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 11 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/monty-dons-simple-guide-to-removing-lawn-moss-and-growing-thicker-grass/Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:50:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/monty-dons-simple-guide-to-removing-lawn-moss-and-growing-thicker-grass/If your lawn looks patchy, spongy, or covered in moss, a few simple gardening adjustments could transform its health. Moss is a common challenge in UK gardens, often flourishing in areas where grass struggles to take root. While moss itself may seem like the problem, it usually signals underlying issues—especially poor soil conditions that favor moss over healthy grass growth. Gardening expert Monty Don advises gardeners to focus on one key task to both remove moss and encourage lush, dense grass.