THIS simple lawncare tip won’t cost you a trip to B&Q, all you need is an item that can be found in any yard in the country.
A gardening pro shared the easy trick for boosting grass growth and fixing bald patches.
TikTok user Oliver showed his followers the hack he uses to fix bald patches on his lawn[/caption] The TikToker explained that he learned the ‘hair transplant’ lawncare hack from his father[/caption]In his viral video, TikTok user Oliver (@roamwildwitholiver) demonstrated the hack for his followers.
He explained that he learned the free DIY technique from watching his father.
“My dad calls it the ‘Hair Transplant’ and that’s because he leaves the back open with this very advanced piece of technology,” Oliver said.
He picked up a stick from his garden and placed it over the back of his mower, using it to prop open the box that contains the freshly cut grass.
This meant that as he walked, the cut grass was returned to the surface of his lawn.
“It allows all the cut grass to distribute evenly across the entire lawn, this is really good for enhancing grass growth in bald patches,” Oliver explained.
As well as instantly covering the patchy areas of your lawn, the trick also helps to thicken up your grass over time.
Lawncare experts at Green Thumb explained the science behind lawn clippings boosting grass growth.
“Grass clippings provide a layer of organic material that helps retain soil moisture,” they explained.
The freshly cut grass can also work to suppress weeds and improve soil structure.
However, the lawn professionals recommend proceeding with caution when it comes to the hack.
They explained that less is more when it comes to using fresh clippings.
“It’s important to apply a thin layer of grass clippings to avoid smothering the existing grass,” they said.
They also advised against using the trick unless your grass is “finely cut and dry”.
This allows more air and sunlight to reach the existing grass on your lawn.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the simple trick in the comments section.
“I’m going to try it. But with wellies on, and shin pads. But I’m definitely going to try it,” said one viewer.
“I don’t mean to rain on your garden hack but guards on any piece of moving machinery is there for a good reason. Be safe,” warned another follower.
“Today, when I was minding my own business in my lesson ,I saw someone mowing the entire school field like this,” shared a third person.
“Yeah but what about when you run over a rock in your garden? It’s going to hit you hard,” commented another viewer.
The TikToker used a stick to wedge open the back of his mower, speading the cut grass over the bald patches[/caption]Lawn care varies from season to season, with some tasks helping to encourage growth and root development whilst others help maintain the soil quality.
Claire Baglin, landscaping category manager from Toolstation has shared lawn care tasks and tips for each season:
Spring (March, April, May)
Summer (June, July, August)
Autumn (September, October, November)
Winter (December, January, February)