How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?

I have a flower pot with dirt in it and no plants. Right now, it is covered with fuzzy moss.





How should I remove this moss before planting some seeds into the flower pot?





(I was thinking of plucking it all out by hand or scraping the top layer of soil off.)





Do you have any suggestions for removal?





Will it the moss prevent my flowers from growing?

How do I get rid of moss in my flower pot?
take all the dirt out ...clean the pot, buy new potting soil ...then plant your seeds...you do have a drainage hole in the bottom of it i assume ? sounds like heavy, soggy, wet, soil...seeds don't like that they'll rot...also i'd suspect your pots is on the north side of where ever...try the morning sun, avoid noon sun ...throw in some osmocoat for go measure [time released fertilizer]
Reply:You really need to dump all the old dirt out and start over. The old dirt has no nutrients left it for new plants. Use Miracle Grow potting soil. It has a fertilizer in it and your flowers will grow like crazy.
Reply:If you would like to remove moss from pots, stones and statuary, simply scrub it off and keep the area drier.