How To Remove Moss From Driveway
Sweep dirt and debris from the blacktop with a stiff broom. Cover nearby plants with plastic garbage bags to protect them from damage.
Combine 1 cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of water in a large bucket. Stir in 1 cup of liquid dish or laundry detergent. Douse small patches of moss with the solution. Apply it liberally to larger areas with a sprayer. Allow the bleach mixture to set for at least 5 minutes to kill the moss. OR try Vinegar. To remove the moss from the driveway, spray vinegar over the moss and algae deposits. Leave it for 15-20 minutes, and repeat the process for a week. Wash your driveway afterwards to remove the excess vinegar.
Spray the moss off the blacktop with the garden hose. Scrub stubborn patches with a stiff-bristle brush or lift them off with a wide, flat scraper, if necessary. These plants have no roots so the green carpets will lift easily.
Rinse the blacktop thoroughly with the garden hose. Flood the area generously. Bleach treatment may remain effective against recurring moss for up to a year.
Prune trees, shrubs and ornamentals back to allow as much sunlight as possible to shine on blacktop. Keep grass and plants bordering the area trimmed short to reduce shading along the edges. Moss is a shade-loving plant that does not thrive in sunny conditions.
Adjust lawn sprinklers to keep them from watering the blacktop. Moss grows best with plenty of moisture. Avoid splashing the blacktop when you hand water nearby planting areas.