If you’re desperately wondering how you can transform your lacklustre lawn into something luscious by the summer, one expert has got just the thing – and it’s cheap
Everybody wants the most luscious lawn when spring and summertime roll around, but it can be tough to know what works, and what might be a waste of your time and effort.
It’s been a wet start to 2024, and many green-fingered gardeners may still be hesitant to mow the lawn as it hasn’t been consistently dry in what feels like forever. Despite this, when the time does come that you can cut the grass with abandon, you’ll still want it to be as green as possible, and one expert has shared an unlikely product that can keep it looking lovely all summer long.
Taking to the blog Joe’s Lawn Care, Joe explained that there’s a cheap product that could “make grass grow” and look luscious – and you likely would never have considered it.
Joe explained that Epsom salts, which can be purchased from Poundland for £1, or The Range for £1.29, can really help your grass to look as gorgeous as possible. But why? Well, Joe explained that “just like store-bought fertiliser”, Epsom salts have a high amount of “magnesium, which has a bunch of benefits”.
The benefits, Joe explains, include “aiding seed germination to boosting chlorophyll production, as well as helping your grass plants to absorb more vital nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus.”
It isn’t as simple as just sprinkling Epsom salts all over your garden and hoping for the best, however, as Joe explained there’s a method that should be followed for the best results.
He suggested that if you want glorious grass, you should “add two teaspoons of Epsom salts to one gallon of water each month using a spray bottle.” You may be wondering why you need to use a spray bottle, but Joe assured people that “misting your lawn is the most effective way to help it grow”.
Guy Barter, chief horticulturist at the Royal Horticultural Society also warned that if you “start too early” in the garden, you won’t see the best results from the work you’re doing. He explained that February, March, and sometimes even April seeds and plants are “sluggish” and therefore, you won’t see beautiful blooms if you’re pottering around at this time of year.
He suggested householders “wait until the lawn needs mowing every week and weeds appear before sowing and planting most of your plants. It is fun to chance some early sowing and planting, but there is not as much to gain as some think, and getting ready for mid to late spring is time better used.”
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