I’m a gardening expert – my tip will stop weeds, give you the greenest grass & only needs to be done once a year
WITH the sunny weather warming everyone's spirits, your thoughts may well be turning towards your garden.
And if it's weed-free, lush green grass you're after, we can help.
A gardening expert has revealed her pro tip to do both in one go, and it only needs to be done once a year.
As a bonus, it will also save you cash and reduces the need to use pesicides.
Writing for , in a piece called "31 tips for achieving a lush lawn", Jenny Stanley said: "Instead of applying costly pesticides, sow quality grass seed.
"Reseeding your lawn every year will help maintain good turf density and make it very difficult for weeds to take hold and grow.
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"In fact, some grasses actually release a beneficial toxin into the soil that acts like a natural preemergent herbicide, preventing weeds from germinating."
While it make seem like a lot of effort, Jenny says many newer grasses "require less fertilizer, watering and mowing" - meaning you'll save time in the long run.
And if it's been a decade or more since you've reseeded, Jenny says you're "long overdue".
To start the process, you first need to core aerate your lawn, or get a professional to do it.
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Jenny adds: "After you’ve spread the seed, break up these cores with a rake.
"The combination of seed and pulverized soil will backfill your aerator holes, creating perfect seed-to-soil contact."
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In the quest for the lushest lawn, Jenny also recommends removing thatch - dry grass which "chokes your lawn to death" and leaving grass clippings on the lawn.
Trimming your trees to get more sunlight in the garden and watering your grass during the summer will also help.