Expert reveals the smallest change to your garden routine that will prevent bald lawn patches and pesky weeds this summer
Another whizz revealed the best time to mow your lawn
GREEN WITH ENVY Expert reveals the smallest change to your garden routine that will prevent bald lawn patches and pesky weeds this summer
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A GARDENING expert has lifted the lid on how homeowners can swat away weeds and keep their lawns free of bald patches.
With temperatures warming up as we head into the weekend, many of us are likely making plans to spend time relaxing in the garden.
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An expert has revealed how to keep weeds and bald patches at bay this summer
However, after a long winter of neglect, our lawns may be in need of a bit of TLC.
And for those looking to spruce up their brown looking lawns, Home Bargains has the perfect budget buy.
Gardening fans can pick up Speedy Seed for just £4.99 from the bargain retailer.
Home Bargains bosses said: "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."
For those wanting to go the extra mile, whizz Ivana Agustina, Head of Project Management at ShrubHub, gave green-fingered Brits another nugget of wisdom regarding the best time to mow your lawn.
'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.'
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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 2 pm and 4 pm 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."
The expert added: "You're slicing into already-dry blades under a blazing sun.
'That kind of trauma leaves your grass vulnerable to pests, yellowing, and fungal infections.'
During the summer time, the expert revealed that the best time to mow is between 6 am and 8 am, as this allows you to avoid the heat.
Ivana said that cutting your lawn at the wrong time could lead to fungal diseases, uneven growth and increased weed risk.
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