18 May 2023 , 14:53
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Gardeners know there's nothing more satisfying than a beautifully bright turf of green grass. Sadly, achieving this goal is sometimes easier said than done. But if you're keen to spruce up your outdoor space then you're in luck.
Whether you've already got a great plot or you're suffering from garden envy - and suspect your greenery pales in comparison - there are steps you can take.
Talking to the Mirror, Angela Slater, Gardening Expert at Hayes Garden World, said sorting out your watering routine is key when you want greener grass. "For a lovely rich green sward for most of the year (it may lose a bit of colour over winter) you need to keep up with the maintenance," she explained.
Say goodbye to garden envy this summer (Getty Images/iStockphoto)"Keeping the grass well-watered is crucial for keeping it green; however, over watering will result in a sodden lawn and dead grass."
Meanwhile, you can also feed your grass with a high nitrogen weed and feed for fast results.
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Just remember, the best results come from a year-round effort. For starters, Angela recommended scarifying, or raking, in spring 'if your lawn is poorly drained and has a lot of moss growth'.
"It will look dreadful afterwards so just sprinkle a little seed over the bare patches," the expert warned.
You should also make tackling weeds a priority. "Take out weeds as soon as they appear, as they can be difficult to remove once they have taken hold. Mow the lawn regularly as this will encourage the grass plants to put out more roots which, in turn, will put out more grass growth to fill any gaps.
"Apply a dedicated lawn weed and feed in autumn and your lawn will be more likely to stay thick and green over the winter."
For gardeners with a moss problem, Angela advised raking the moss before applying product. "Make holes all over the lawn with a fork and brush in a mixture of John Innes No 2 compost and horticultural sand," she said. If the moss persists, you may want to opt for plants suited to boggy conditions or dig a small pond for wildlife.
"Moss grows in damp, shady conditions so, if you absolutely have to have a lawn in that location, then the shade and waterlogging have to be addressed by raising the canopy of overhanging trees and inserting drains in the lawn."
However, Angela warned both are often time-consuming and expensive solutions, especially if you need to employ someone to complete the work.