More moss than grass

I have a lawn 40 mts x 10 mtrs and has more moss than grass. Is there a quick fix I could try without digging up and starting again?

 

Hi Jayem
You can rake the majority of the moss out and/or use a lawnfeed and moss killer. You'll be left with large areas of bare lawn.
It's late now for seeding so you may be better waiting until the spring.

 

Thanks for the response guys, it does face north and is very shaded - it has the house to the south and a 3 mtr Laurel hedge to the other three sides. I guess the poor old grass does not have chance against the moss.I will though take your advice rake it out and apply a winter feed and seed next spring, I will post again next May to let you know the results.

 

Hi Jayem,

If the site favours moss and not grass, maybe you should be going for the japanese moss garden approach instead. Why fight it.

Have a google at a few pics, could be very nice with some stepping stones & stuff.

 

Hi ziggy,
I did google Japanese moss gardens and it was food for thought, after all moss is green does not have weeds, does not need cutting and during a dry summer is like having a light brown fitted carpet. Seriously though I am determined to have a lawn of grass rather than moss.