This solution is safe to use in gardens shared with pets and children
Shoppers at Home Bargains could give their lawn a major boost for under £5 in time for the summer season. With the temperatures warming up homeowners will be tempted to get outdoors and enjoy their outdoor spaces – and adding this natural product can lead to a “long-lasting green and healthy lawn”.
Describing the product online, Home Bargains said: “Transform your garden with Westland SafeLawn, the natural fertiliser that’s safe for kids and pets! Enjoy a lush, green lawn year-round while keeping weeds and moss at bay, and walk on it right after application.
“[Westland SafeLawn] is a fertiliser made using only natural ingredients and less iron to reduce the risk of staining and transferring of the product onto hard surfaces. This means children and pets can safely use the lawn after application.
“SafeLawn has a slow-release feed package for a long-lasting green and healthy lawn. It also promotes lawn recovery in spring and strengthens your lawn to better cope with winter stresses. As your lawn becomes stronger, it will then start to outcompete weeds and moss. The friendly bacteria will then transform dead moss into nutrients.”
The box of natural fertiliser is available to buy in stores and online for £3.99, down from £5.99. The pack available at the chain store claims to handle gardens up to 40m² (roughly five by eight metres).
Should I be adding fertiliser to my grass?
Most people know that plants benefit from fertiliser. What most homeowners forget is that the grass on their lawn can also benefit from the same kind of boost.
Adding fertiliser to grass replenishes essential nutrients that are naturally depleted over time, leading to a thicker, greener, and more resilient lawn. When you regularly mow a lawn and remove grass clippings, you prevent organic matter from decomposing back into the soil, leaving the grass starved of the nutrients it needs to thrive.
Well-fed grass develops deep roots that can easily find water during hot, dry summer droughts. Grass that is fertilised has a robust immune system that resists infections and diseases, as well as having the energy to self-repair after heavy foot traffic, like playing with pets and children.
Home Bargains offers a variety of garden products to help customers make the most of the summer months outdoors. From gardening essentials to garden-safe decorations, furniture and toys, the full range is available to browse here.
For example, Home Bargains shoppers can add a ‘magical’ look to their gardens for under £10. The bargain chain is stocking ‘popular’ string lights that turn on automatically at dusk, lighting up trees, bushes or garden walls, so people can continue to enjoy their garden after the sun goes down.
Priced at £4.99, the Firefly 200 LED Copper Wire Solar-Powered String Lights are available to purchase online. See them online here.
