If your lawn has seen better days, this natural pet- and child-safe grass feed will bring it back to health in a matter of days – and now’s the time to apply it
Now that the weather’s looking up (we hope), now’s the time to start getting out in the garden and tidying it up in time for summer. If your lawn is looking patchy or discoloured then using a dedicated grass feed can help it to grow thicker, greener and healthier, but if you have pets or young children that like to run around outside, you’re probably looking for one that’s safe to use around them. Luckily, we’ve found just the thing.
Westland Safelawn is a lawn fertiliser made of natural ingredients, making it safe for children and pets. It includes bacteria to help break down unwanted dead moss, thatch and dead leaves, turning them into nutrients to help your lawn, and, the brand claims, ‘greens and thickens the lawn in just three days’.
You’ll currently find it on sale on Amazon for £7.50 down from £10.61 for a small box that covers a 80m2 area (ideal for small gardens or if you want to try the product first). Alternatively a medium-sized 150m2 box costs £16, and a large 400m2 bag costs £29.82.
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It’s easy to use, too: Westland’s instructions are to use the built-in applicator to scatter it over your grass, water in thoroughly, and keep the lawn well watered for at least two weeks to help grass seed germination. They advise using Safelawn every 3-4 weeks between February and September, so now’s the perfect time of year to buy it.
Amazon customers are praising how easy it is to use, and the quick and noticeable results it gives:
“First time using this product and was sold on the fact there was a no ‘weed’ element to the feed so would be ideal for pets and also that the box came with a built in applicator (holes to shake the product out),” one person wrote in the reviews section. “The product has worked incredibly well, lawn is so green and it works within a week too…Good value as it’s cheaper than new turf!”
“Does a fabulous job, would always use this make,” another customer wrote. “Ready to order again as value for money and my lawn is thicker and greener.”
Westland Safelawn
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From £7.50
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A natural grass fertiliser that’s safe to use around children and pets, with customers saying that lawns look greener and healthier within a week.
A third five star review reads: “Using as directed, it has made my lawn a lovely green after being ‘off colour’ but not yellow or dead. It’s now back to full health. I will order this again.”
One small niggle some shoppers had, however, was the application method, with one person adding, “Only downside for me was the inbuilt shaker. The holes are too big to apply evenly so I ended up with uneven patches at first. Much better once applied with a separate hand held spreader. Lesson learnt.”
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