Expert reveals the simple trick to keep your lawn green and healthy – and it won't cost you a thing
With temperatures soaring again this weekend, after a chilly bank holiday many of us likely plan to spend time relaxing in the garden.
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However, if you're planning on having any guests over for barbecues or garden parties, you may want to give your lawn a bit of a spruce up.
And although you may think that keeping your lawn in tip top condition will cost a bomb, Ivana Agustina, Head of Project Management at ShrubHub revealed one simple trick you can use that is completely free.
The expert revealed that instead of throwing grass clippings away after you finish mowing, you should leave them on the grass.
"One of the simplest tricks is to leave your grass clippings after mowing," she told Fabulous.
"They break down fast and act as a natural fertiliser, giving your lawn a nutrient boost without costing a penny.'
Not only is this hack cost-effective, it will also save you time too, so you can spend more time relaxing in the sun.
Ivana also revealed that many gardeners are making a huge mistake when trying to get their lawns looking lush.
A lot of people over-water without realising it," she told Fabulous.
Ivana said that instead of running a sprinkler throughout the day, you should deep water the grass twice a week in the morning.
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"This encourages the roots to grow deeper and makes your lawn more drought-resistant.
"You'll use less water overall, and your lawn will actually look greener for it.'
As you will be using less water with this method you will save money, whilst making your lawn look lusher than ever.
Ivana also revealed that mowing at the wrong time can have disastrous consequences.
'People don't realise that grass gets stressed just like any plant,' she said.
"Many gardeners make the common mistake of mowing their grass in the midday heat, without realising the harm this can do to the grass.
'If you mow it at the wrong time, you're basically wounding the lawn when it's least able to recover.'
The expert revealed that in spring the best time to mow your lawn is between 9 am and 11 am.
'Mowing during late morning means you're not clogging your mower with wet clippings or baking the lawn in midday heat,' she said.
Ivana explained that one of the worst times to mow your grass is before 8 am as grass is still wet from morning dew, which leads to "uneven trimming".
She added that between 2pm and 4pm is also not a good time to cut the grass, as this is the hottest part of the day, "which is bad news for moisture retention and overall lawn health."
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