Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘easiest’ tip will fix bald patches on your lawn in two minutes flat this spring & no it’s not seeding
IF your lawn is covered in nasty bald patches, fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
With summer right around the corner and the weather heating up, if you’re on a mission to ensure your grass is guest-ready, then we’ve got just the thing for you.
There’s nothing more annoying than spending a day relaxing in the garden, only to be stared at by unsightly patches on your lawn.
But if this is something that really grinds your gears, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Many of our lawns will have taken a bit of a beating over the colder seasons.
However, luckily for you, in a video for Waitrose and Partners, gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh shared his top tips for revitalising garden lawns with what he described as an “easy” technique.
While many may believe reseeding to be the go-to solution for fixing bare patches on lawns, this requires time, patience and care.
However, in the short video posted on YouTube, Alan instead proposed a simpler alternative that he claimed is “much easier”.
According to Alan: “If you get bare patches in the middle of your lawn – where you’ve been hanging out the washing or a place that’s regularly trodden over and just worn out – then you can of course just prick it over with a fork and reseed it.
“But in the middle of summer, the grass may take a while to grow and look unsightly.
“It’s much easier to replace it with a piece of turf – but how do you do it so the turf fits perfectly?”
Alan advised gardeners to use a piece of turf that’s bigger than the patch you want to cover.
All you’ll need to do is simply lay it on top and then cut a shape from the centre.
He instructed: “You know this is going to be larger than that bare patch underneath. Cut right through this turf and through the grass below.”
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After cutting the piece of turf, which you can borrow from another part of your garden, you can then remove the surplus grass, leaving behind the neatly cut patch.
While working on the garden, Alan skilfully sliced a neat section out of the lawn and then lifted this neatly carved piece from its original spot.
He mentioned that this is particularly handy when creating a new border, as he explained: “That’s great for patching because it’s exactly the same turf.”
As well as being house proud, try to be a bit garden proud as well
Alan Titchmarsh
Although using fresh turf might mean the lawn doesn’t match immediately, over time, it will “meld in”, and the difference will become undetectable to gardeners.
Following this, gardeners will need to ensure the new piece is level with the rest of the lawn.
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Nick Grey, Gtech Inventor and CEO shared the tasks to crack on with as Spring arrives.
1. Clean your garden
Make sure to clear away all leaves, soil and plant debris from your patios and flower beds; this creates a healthier environment for new growth, especially as we get into the summer months. Gtech’s Garden Safety Kit includes durable gardening gloves and safety glasses; perfect for comfortability whilst tackling those outdoor tasks.
2. Weeding
Early Spring is the best time to tackle weeds; if you can introduce some regular weeding into your routine, you can guarantee a tidy garden all year round.
3. Hedge maintenance
Spring is the ideal time to tidy up overgrown hedges and shrubs, as regular trimming ensures healthy growth and reduces pest issues. Using a tool like the Gtech Lightweight Hedge Trimmer can help to keep your greenery looking sharp and neat.
4. Composting
Starting a compost heap this spring is a pro-active, cost-effective way to harness nutritious soil for your plants and recycle organic waste that will benefit the overall health of your greenery and foliage.
5. Look after your lawn
Lawn care is hugely important in assuring your garden stays looking beautiful. Make sure to rake away any excess leaves and trim your grass routinely.
Alan watered the new section and recommended keeping foot traffic to a minimum to allow it to settle.
The gardening guru also shared: “As well as being house proud, try to be a bit garden proud as well.
“With a little nip and a tuck, you can stop it looking like the aftermath of a pop festival and turn it into something rather more refined.”
Alan completed the entire process in under two minutes flat, making this hack not only super simple but incredibly fast too.
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