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Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
My grass was ruined from leatherjackets bugs – a 10p kitchen hack got rid of them overnight & now my lawn is green again
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Scroll down to find out how to get rid of these garden pests LAWN & ORDER My grass was ruined from leatherjackets bugs – a 10p kitchen hack got rid of them overnight & now my lawn is green again Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NIGHTMARE pest is wreaking havoc on gardens across the UK and could be ruining your lawn. But a simple 10p kitchen hack can get rid of the pesky critters overnight and get your lawn looking lush again. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The pests are wreaking havoc on gardens across the UK Credit: Facebook 2 But a simple 10p hack can get your grass looking green again Credit: Getty Leatherjackets are the larvae of the crane fly (daddy long-legs) and live just beneath the surface of the lawn before emerging as adult flies. They're legless grubs with tough, leathery skin and can grow up to 3cm in length. And experts say that infestations are rife this year. Although harmless to humans and pets, these pests can quickly turn your green grass into sparse, brown patches. This is because they damage the roots of your grass, causing it to die on the surface. New build homes and gardens are being hit hard in particular due to the leatherjackets' love of new turf. But the Gardening on a Budget Official Facebook group has provided a genius and budget-friendly solution. Commenting on a user's worse for wear garden, expert Suzanne recommended throwing slices of bread on the lawn. She said: "Throw several whole slices of bread on the lawn. "Then the starlings will come down and feast on the leatherjackets (works for me!)." 5 lawn mowing tips to get good grass this summer All effective pesticides to treat such pests have been banned in the UK since 2016. But there are other methods to tackle the leatherjackets and restore your lawn, according to Matthew Martin from nematode producer Nemasys. Martin told the Express: "To encourage them off the lawn, you can saturate the grass with black sacks or tarpaulin overnight. "In the morning, the grubs will have risen to the surface and will be easy to see." Once at the surface, you can discard of the pests yourself or leave them to the birds. Martin also recommended using nematodes, naturally occurring, microscopic worms that can target and kill the leatherjackets. According to Martin, they arrive as "dried granules" which can be mixed with water, such as in a watering can, before being applied to your lawn. He recommends applying them first thing in the morning or at night to "avoid weakening the nematodes with harsh direct sunlight". Ben Agnew, a grass expert at Lawnsmith, advises that "prevention is easier than the cure" but that nematodes are a good way of combating the grubs. He said: "Nematodes get rid of leatherjackets by infiltrating their outer casing and subsequently killing them. "Leatherjackets can cause considerable damage, and even after treatment, it can be challenging to restore your lawn to its former state. "It can take your garden some time to return to its former glory." But he says the best course of action is to remove the dead patches of grass from your lawn and re-seed the area. Applying fertiliser across your lawn can help maintain its overall health. Lawns with poor drainage are more likely to suffer from a leatherjacket infestation, so addressing this problem is also key.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
My grass was ruined from leatherjackets bugs – a 10p kitchen hack got rid of them overnight & now my lawn is green again
A NIGHTMARE pest is wreaking havoc on gardens across the UK and could be ruining your lawn. But a simple 10p kitchen hack can get rid of the pesky critters overnight and get your lawn looking lush again. 2 2 Leatherjackets are the larvae of the crane fly (daddy long-legs) and live just beneath the surface of the lawn before emerging as adult flies. They're legless grubs with tough, leathery skin and can grow up to 3cm in length. And experts say that infestations are rife this year. Although harmless to humans and pets, these pests can quickly turn your green grass into sparse, brown patches. This is because they damage the roots of your grass, causing it to die on the surface. New build homes and gardens are being hit hard in particular due to the leatherjackets' love of new turf. But the Gardening on a Budget Official Facebook group has provided a genius and budget-friendly solution. Commenting on a user's worse for wear garden, expert Suzanne recommended throwing slices of bread on the lawn. She said: "Throw several whole slices of bread on the lawn. "Then the starlings will come down and feast on the leatherjackets (works for me!)." 5 lawn mowing tips to get good grass this summer All effective pesticides to treat such pests have been banned in the UK since 2016. But there are other methods to tackle the leatherjackets and restore your lawn, according to Matthew Martin from nematode producer Nemasys. Martin told the Express: "To encourage them off the lawn, you can saturate the grass with black sacks or tarpaulin overnight. "In the morning, the grubs will have risen to the surface and will be easy to see." Once at the surface, you can discard of the pests yourself or leave them to the birds. Martin also recommended using nematodes, naturally occurring, microscopic worms that can target and kill the leatherjackets. According to Martin, they arrive as "dried granules" which can be mixed with water, such as in a watering can, before being applied to your lawn. He recommends applying them first thing in the morning or at night to "avoid weakening the nematodes with harsh direct sunlight". Ben Agnew, a grass expert at Lawnsmith, advises that "prevention is easier than the cure" but that nematodes are a good way of combating the grubs. He said: "Nematodes get rid of leatherjackets by infiltrating their outer casing and subsequently killing them. "Leatherjackets can cause considerable damage, and even after treatment, it can be challenging to restore your lawn to its former state. "It can take your garden some time to return to its former glory." But he says the best course of action is to remove the dead patches of grass from your lawn and re-seed the area. Applying fertiliser across your lawn can help maintain its overall health. Lawns with poor drainage are more likely to suffer from a leatherjacket infestation, so addressing this problem is also key.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jo Whiley's favourite £3.99 plant that adds instant colour to your garden and lasts for 6 months
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. POWER FLOWER Jo Whiley's favourite £3.99 plant that adds instant colour to your garden and lasts for 6 months Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORE and more research is pointing to the benefits of gardening for mental health. Which comes as absolutely no surprise at all to legendary DJ Jo Whiley. 3 Jo has spoken candidly about how gardening has helped her mental health Credit: Getty 3 Jo with her two dogs Django and Brodie - and cat - in her garden Credit: instagram/jowhiley 3 Monty Don will be creating his first ever show garden at Chelsea Flower show with Ned Credit: PA She's joined forces with Monty Don for his first ever Show Garden at Chelsea Flower Show - along with 25,000 BBC Radio 2 listeners. Kicking off on Monday, the 'The RHS and Radio 2 Dog Garden' isn't the average outside space usually seen at the swanky show - where tickets regularly change hands for £137 a head. Instead it's a celebration of man's best friend. There's a normal lawn for the canines to roll on, a dog house with a battered old sofa, a stream for 'wallowing' - and it's filled with daisies, dandelions and clover. Plus there will be a TV screen showing all the Radio 2 listeners' dog photos that they sent in to Jo's evening radio show - after around 25,000 submitted pictures. Speaking exclusively to Sun Gardening, Jo said: 'My garden makes me happy when I'm sad, it gives me something to do when I'm really stressed and angry. 'And it brings me a lot of joy when I'm with my dogs in the garden. 'When my boss told me that Radio 2 were doing a garden at Chelsea with Monty Don - and they wanted me to be involved, I nearly fell off my chair. 'It's been so exciting to work alongside garden designer Jamie Butterworth as well - he's got such a great reputation, deservedly so. 'They're the dream team, they really are, Monty and Jamie. The Sun's Veronica Lorraine visits the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 'I went to Chelsea last week and saw the trees actually going in, and saw the dog house that had been built. "And then last night, they sent me some photographs with all the plants in, and it's mind-blowing. Honestly, the colour scheme, the tones, it's so beautiful.' The mum-of-four, 59, added: 'Growing up, my mum and my granddad were both into gardening, and then throughout my life I've been really heavily invested in every garden that I've had. 'I used to go to open gardens as my source of inspiration. I'd see what people were doing there, and I'd take photographs, and then I'd go and buy those plants and put them in my garden. 'But now there's these amazing, inspiring gardeners on Instagram, and you can learn so much. 'I think this is a really brilliant time to be able to get into gardening." WIN the battle against against garden peste with a Nemasys bundle Win a Garden Pest Defence Bundle Nemasys is offering ten lucky readers the chance to win the ultimate pest-protection bundle, featuring a trio of its top-performing nematode products. Each winner will receive one pack of Nemasys Biological Leatherjacket Protection, one Nemasys Biological Fruit and Veg Protection, and one Nemasys Biological Vine Weevil Killer – everything you need to defend your garden from common pests this growing season. To enter visit or write to Sun NEMASYS Competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Ends 23.59GMT 07.06.25 T&Cs apply. Jo added: 'My garden is probably more cottage than anything. So it's quite big and blousy, and I've got very deep borders, so obviously I'm just constantly throwing plants and money at it all the time. 'Peonies are undoubtedly the most spectacular, beautiful things. 'But then I also really like the humble geranium, because they will give you so much colour for so much of the summer, and there are so many different varieties. I think they're fantastic, absolutely fantastic" You can currently get Geranium for just £3.99 from Gardening Express. She added: 'Penstemon are also really good because they last forever. 'But I'm also developing a Woodland area and I'm so enjoying that. I'm beginning to appreciate the different leaves and textures and the colors, like ferns and hellebores. 'Chelsea, I suppose, is the Glastonbury of the horticultural world, isn't it? It's the main event, where everyone really gets to show off all their talent and innovations. . 'It just feels like this amazing ceremony - a real celebration of gardening.' Jo, Monty and Jamie will be on The Scott Mills Breakfast Show which is broadcasting live from RHS Chelsea Flower Show on Monday 19th May from 6.30-9.30am. Its Time For Chelsea Flower Show AN APP that helps you talk to trees, stone balancing sculptures, dogs designing gardens and new toilet technology. It can only mean one thing - Chelsea Flower Show is back. Famed around the world for its extravagant exhibitions and stunning showgardens, tickets go like hotcakes - and they're also very expensive - with all day tickets upwards of £137. Thankfully here at Sun Gardening we're able to preview some of the more interesting show gardens - so you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own outside space. Tackle HIV Challenging Stigma Garden by Manoj Malde see Statues in tribute to lives lost to HIV, hexagonal paving reflecting a key chemical structure found within many HIV medications while water flows under a bridge, symbolising the transition to a healthy life supported by community. The Glasshouse Garden by Jo Thompson is made for the participants of The Glasshouse programme – women based in UK prisons who receive horticultural training, employment and resettlement support as they approach the end of their sentence and plan for a successful return to society. A wonderful idea. The Avanade Intelligent Garden - by Tom Massey - is an urban forest garden designed to support urban trees. It's equipped with sensors that track tree health – monitoring growth, sap flow, soil conditions, air quality, and weather patterns. But not only that - an app will help you talk to the trees one to one. Seawilding - by Ryan McMahon, is inspired by the landscape found at Loch Craignish on the west coast of Scotland, home to Seawilding. The garden has a distinctly coastal atmosphere with a salt water pool and pebble beach. The Garden of the Future, by Matthew Butler and Joshua Parke - showcases some of the inspiring solutions being developed across the world by scientists, innovators and growers in the face of climate change. More importantly, it features the Cranfield Circular Toilet - which converts human waste to benefit your garden. Babylon Beats designed by James Whiting of Plants by There and The Little Botanical reimagines the Hanging Gardens of Babylon through a 1980s lens - and houseplants - looks bonkers but brilliant. Stone Balancing It looks crazy, but its amazing - with sculptor Adrian Gray bringing a three boulder balance to the show. Follow me @biros_and_bloom
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Science
- The Sun
Banish garden pests with a Nemasys Bundle
Nemasys is offering ten lucky readers the chance to win the ultimate pest-protection bundle, featuring a trio of its top-performing nematode products. Each winner will receive one pack of Nemasys Biological Leatherjacket Protection, one Nemasys Biological Fruit and Veg Protection, and one Nemasys Biological Vine Weevil Killer – everything you need to defend your garden from common pests this growing season. 2 Nemasys beneficial nematodes are a natural form of biological control – microscopic parasitic worms that are simply watered into the soil. Once applied, they actively seek out pests such as slugs, vine weevils and leatherjackets. After locating a host, they release bacteria that quickly eliminates the pest from within. These powerful little allies are completely safe for children, pets, and wildlife. Perfect for use on allotments and edible crops, Nemasys nematodes offer peace of mind and effective protection – a must-have for any eco-conscious gardener. To enter fill in the form below. Or write to Sun NEMASYS Competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP.
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Banish garden pests with a Nemasys Bundle
Nemasys is offering ten lucky readers the chance to win the ultimate pest-protection bundle, featuring a trio of its top-performing nematode products. Each winner will receive one pack of Nemasys Biological Leatherjacket Protection, one Nemasys Biological Fruit and Veg Protection, and one Nemasys Biological Vine Weevil Killer – everything you need to defend your garden from common pests this growing season. Advertisement 2 Nemasys offer all sorts of pest solutions - including slugs 2 The vine weevil package is part of the prize Nemasys beneficial nematodes are a natural form of biological control – microscopic parasitic worms that are simply watered into the soil. Once applied, they actively seek out pests such as slugs, vine weevils and leatherjackets. After locating a host, they release bacteria that quickly eliminates the pest from within. These powerful little allies are completely safe for children, pets, and wildlife. Advertisement Read More Gardening Perfect for use on allotments and edible crops, Nemasys nematodes offer peace of mind and effective protection – a must-have for any eco-conscious gardener. For more information on beneficial nematodes, follow Nemasys on Instagram at To enter fill in the form below. Or write to Sun NEMASYS Competition, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP. Advertisement Most read in Competitions Latest Live Blog Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Ends 23.59GMT 07.06.25 T&Cs apply.
