Natural weed solution to help your lawn 'resist future invasions' this autumn

08 October 2023 , 14:50

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Gardens are often left frustrated at the amount of weed growing in their outdoor space (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

In the colder months, people become susceptible to neglecting their gardens when stuck indoors due to the chilly weather. No one wants to be standing outside in the rain and wind, especially with the nights drawing in, so it can be easy to think any work on your garden can wait until spring. However, gardening experts have warned you shouldn't stop keeping an eye out for pesky weeds.

The market is full of chemical products for tackling weeds, but they pose obvious risks to the surrounding environment. A number of weedkillers available in the shops have been shown to be more toxic than their active ingredient alone: glyphosate.

Glyphosate is controversial because it has been linked to a number of cancer cases in the United States. There is also research to suggest that glyphosate can "adversely affect honey bees," according to Gardener's World. And if you don't want to use harsh chemicals and weed killers on your flowerbeds, then getting rid of them can be tricky. Thankfully though, there is an alternative solution that doesn't use chemicals at all.

Garden experts have revealed that planting grass seeds in your garden can reduce the invasion of weeds, as the process leaves little to no space for them to grow between your plants. The method, most commonly known as weed choking, is particularly effective in the autumn months as the combination of cooler air and temperatures allows grass roots to flourish.

An expert at Peppers Home and Garden told The Express: "Overseeding your lawn will thicken the grass, helping it resist future weed invasion. However, it is best used on a lawn where the weeds are currently dormant or have recently been killed."

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One of the ways you can do this is by filling in the bare spots on your lawn with new grass, allowing your garden to look fuller, as it blocks room for weeds from growing in smaller spaces.

Ayaan Ali