My lawn was brown & patchy with loads of bald spots – a £4.99 Home Bargains buy got it lush & green in two weeks
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LAWN & ORDER My lawn was brown & patchy with loads of bald spots – a £4.99 Home Bargains buy got it lush & green in two weeks
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Now the weather is hotting up - we're all in our gardens making sure it looks perfect for summer.
So if you've neglected your garden over the winter and your lawn has gone brown or even bald, you've come to the right place.
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One woman has shared how she transformed her dead lawn
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I just a few weeks her lawn had goon from brown and balding to lush and green
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A woman revealed how she got her garden lawn looking lush and green again.
Patricia Munday took to social media back in 2020 to share her hack to get your grass healthy again.
She shared before and after pictures of her garden and before using her bargain buy, her lawn was looking lackluster.
The majority of her grass had turned brown and had also started balding in some places.
But after using the miracle product, her lawn was back to looking thick and lush, and it took just a couple of weeks.
She said: "Just wanted to show our lawn after using Speedy Seed from Home Bargains.
"Absolutely amazing we were going to re-turf parts of the garden and our so glad we tried this, highly recommend."
While she may have shared the buy years ago, it's clearly stood the test of time as Home Bargains are still selling it for just £4.99 for 750g.
Home Bargain bosses: "Fast-acting grass seed and easy to use, this Speedy Seed Grass Seed is a great way to fix dead patches in your lawn.
"This lawn seed features fast-germinating seeds to provide you with a flawless lawn in no time. Perfect for bringing new life to old lawns and restoring the greenery of your garden."
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In the comments of the post shared in the Facebook group, Gardening On A Budget Official, Patricia, revealed how she sowed the seeds and how long they took to work.
She said she sowed the seeds generously (especially on the bald patches), before stomping them into the soil with her feet and watering them daily.
Patricia added that the seeds began to grow within two weeks and just two weeks after that, her lawn was good as new again.
People who saw the post were quick to thank Patricia for the hack while others confirmed the buy worked wonders.
Top 5 Spring Gardening Jobs
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Nick Grey, Gtech Inventor and CEO shared the tasks to crack on with as Spring arrives.
1. Clean your garden
Make sure to clear away all leaves, soil and plant debris from your patios and flower beds; this creates a healthier environment for new growth, especially as we get into the summer months. Gtech's Garden Safety Kit includes durable gardening gloves and safety glasses; perfect for comfortability whilst tackling those outdoor tasks.
2. Weeding
Early Spring is the best time to tackle weeds; if you can introduce some regular weeding into your routine, you can guarantee a tidy garden all year round.
3. Hedge maintenance
Spring is the ideal time to tidy up overgrown hedges and shrubs, as regular trimming ensures healthy growth and reduces pest issues. Using a tool like the Gtech Lightweight Hedge Trimmer can help to keep your greenery looking sharp and neat.
4. Composting
Starting a compost heap this spring is a pro-active, cost-effective way to harness nutritious soil for your plants and recycle organic waste that will benefit the overall health of your greenery and foliage.
5. Look after your lawn
Lawn care is hugely important in assuring your garden stays looking beautiful. Make sure to rake away any excess leaves and trim your grass routinely.
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