As we head into spring, a garden expert has shared how you can make your lawn healthier.
Spring usually brings better weather, making you more likely to sit out in the garden so it’s a good idea to make sure all your jobs are done.
The Grass People have shared a helpful hack that can help you improve the health of your grass.
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Tin foil hack for making grass healthier
If you’ll be sowing new seeds to repair bare patches on your lawn, The Grass People recommend using tin foil or other reflective items like CDs.
They say these could be a secret weapon to ensure the seeds are protected.
Chris McIlroy, lawn expert at The Grass People, said: “After laying new seed, it’s important to discourage birds and other animals from eating your seed before it’s had a chance to germinate.
“As much as wildlife brings lots of benefits to gardens, they can also cause havoc, especially when it comes to growing a new lawn or filling in gaps in your lawn.
“Grass seed is an accessible food source to birds so the simplest thing to do is to deter them away using distracting sounds and sights.
“Reflective items create extra light that wards birds off, especially if the items move, too. One cost-effective way is to use old CDs tied to bamboo sticks and put these around your garden.”
