May 14, 2022
I’m a gardening expert & there’s three hacks that’ll help you achieve thicker and healthier grass
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With sunshine sweeping across the nation, it's likely you'll be spending the best part of today outside in your garden.
But is your lawn in need of some serious TLC?
1A gardening expert has revealed the secrets to achieving thicker and healthier grass. Pictured, stock imageCredit: GettyWell, a gardening expert has revealed his secrets to achieving thicker and healthier grass.
And best of all? His three top tips are super simple!
Marc Kerr, who is the co-founder of UK subscription lawncare brand So&Mo, spoke to The Express and revealed that it's all to do with how often you mow the lawn.
He begins by explaining that while some green-fingered homeowners may be tempted to cut the blades really short, it's instead best to go for a more regular, smaller trim.
READ MORE ON GARDENINGBLOOMING BEAUTIFUL What is cut flower gardening? How do I plant one & best blooms to plant“For an established lawn, mowing little and often is the secret," he explained. "As the weather warms, the more regularly you can cut, the better.
“Every three to four days will encourage the grass to grow thicker and healthier.”
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He also notes that being aware of how much grass you trim each time will help to minimise chances of scalping.
The gardening expert explains that this is something you'll come across if your grass is trimmed so short, it reveals the grass stems.
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Instead, the expert says that leaving grass blades long enough to attract energy from the sun will ensure they'll grow thick and healthy.
“Set the blades to the highest setting for your first mow, and make sure not to remove more than one-third of the grass blade at once,” he explained.
He goes on to advise against mowing when the weather is wet, warning that it won't give a "clean cut," and notes that if there's rain leftover on your grass blades, try brushing the “length of your hosepipe” across the lawn to help get rid of it.
“Removing any water sitting on top will stop it from clumping and sticking to the inside drum of the lawnmower," he said.
Read More on The SunHOW BARE YOU? Model sparks storm as she walks down street in £500 Gaultier naked dressAnd when it comes to mowing, the gardening expert also suggests leaving just one patch unmoved and applying a wildflower mix to help attract pollinators.
“Natural grass is a habitat for birds, bees, and the planet," he added. "Pollinators need green spaces to keep their ecosystem thriving.”
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MILLIONS of adults understand their need to do their bit for biodiversity – with 73 per cent of hay fever sufferers even willing to plant flowers in their garden.
A study of 2,000 adults also revealed 54 per cent are more inclined to let their garden become more overgrown to help bees play their part, despite the chances of being stung.
1Celebrate World Bee Day by adding some biodiversity to your gardenCredit: GettyNearly nine in 10 (88 per cent) have added bug hotels, bird feeders and bee pollinators to homes and gardens to do their part.
While 20 per cent are happy to put up with worms moving near them while they are sitting on the grass.
And although 63 per cent of those polled suffer from hay fever, 89 per cent are happy to put up with symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny noses and watery eyes to support nature.
Graham Wilkinson, vice president of agriculture from Arla, which commissioned the research ahead of World Bee Day today (Friday 20th) and World Biodiversity Day on Sunday 22nd, said: “We know how important pollinators are for nature, given that around a third of the food we eat relies on pollinators such as bees.
MORE IN GARDENINGBLOOMING GOOD I'm a gardening whizz, here’s the exact time of day to water your flowers"Which is why last year we launched The Arla Bee Road. The initiative aims to help everyone to grow and improve pollinator habitats however big or small, by joining our farmers and planting pollinator pit-stops to help bees and bugs travel around the country.
“An incredible 120,000 households joined us last year, planting pollen-rich wildflowers.
“So, while the bees are loving it, we know that many humans are reaching for the tissues and sunglasses to soothe their hay fever symptoms.
"We are sorry about that, just not that sorry.”
The study also found wasps, woodlouse, flies and bluebottles were found to be the creatures respondents dislike the most.
But 28 per cent are looking to take part in ‘No Mow May’ to help encourage the growth of these creatures’ natural habitats.
When asked what they think is the most important thing to do to encourage biodiversity, planting pollinator patches for bees, protecting habitats and planting trees came out on top.
While 29 per cent feel confident they know which flowers are best to attract pollinators like bees within their garden.
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Despite this, only one in five consider their garden to be completely friendly to bees and other pollinators.
Although 22 per cent would like to do more, but don’t know where to start.
It also emerged, 34 per cent are proud that encouraging biodiversity in the British countryside is a priority, with 63 per cent believing it's important that businesses encourage biodiversity.
And 71 per cent think the overall impact on the health of the planet would be significant if everyone did their bit to encourage biodiversity.
Nearly two thirds (64 per cent) understand why bees are important in the fight to save our biodiversity.
And 57 per cent are connecting bees with many of the foods we eat every day.
Despite this, nearly a third wouldn’t know what to do if they spotted a bee in peril, with some admitting they would simply ‘do nothing’.
While 26 per cent admitted if they saw a bee floundering on the floor, they would ‘put it out of its misery’ or ‘just nudge it off the path.’
But 37 per cent of those polled via OnePoll would offer a struggling bee sugar water, while 33 per cent would pick it up and pop it on a flower.
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- Plant more species, particularly those that attract bees and other pollinating insects. You don’t need to have a garden for this. You can recycle yoghurt pots to make your very own pollinator pots even if you only have a windowsill to offer.
- If you see a bee struggling, try giving it a bit of sugary water and moving it out of harm's way while it recovers.
- Create a small area and let it ‘grow wild’ or leave a patch of fallen leaves. Insects, birds, and small mammals will benefit from the cover and native plants.
- Put up a bird feeder or nest box. This doesn’t need to be in a garden, some birds will come to a feeder on a balcony, or front porch and large windowsill.
- Create a bug hotel for insects to use over winter, or put a bat box or hedgehog house out for creatures.
- If you have a driveway – consider making it a green driveway without the concrete.
- Stop using pesticides or herbicides and swap them for organic products.
- Leave a pile of logs out for small creatures like stag beetles to house in.
- Get children involved in the activities. Inspiring future generations to love and respect wildlife is so important for the long-term.
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