I’m a lawn expert… here is how TIN FOIL can keep your grass green

A lawn expert has revealed a clever trick that will help you keep your grass green using aluminum foil.

They also stressed the importance of applying fall fertilizer to lawns in September, to help reseed or re-establish a new lawn.

Lawn experts at The Grass People say now is the time to prepare your grass for the coming autumn and winter months, as weather conditions are milder.

They recommend using aluminum foil or other reflective materials, such as CDs, when sowing new seeds to patch up bare spots in your lawn.

Chris McIlroy, lawn expert at The Grass People, says: ‘After you have laid new seed, it is important to prevent birds and other animals from eating the seed before it has had a chance to germinate.

They also shared the importance of applying a fall fertilizer to lawns in September to aid in seeding or restoring a new lawn (File photo)

‘While wildlife provides many benefits to gardens, they can also cause chaos, especially when it comes to laying a new lawn or filling in gaps in your lawn.

Grass seed is an accessible food source for birds, so the best thing you can do is scare them away with distracting sounds and sights.

‘Reflective items create extra light that deters birds, especially if the items are also moving. A cost-effective way is to use old CDs tied to bamboo poles and place them in your garden.’

This comes after another horticultural expert warned that the change in weather could attract five different types of pests.

According to Richard King, director of Wigan landscaping company Dino Decking, five often overlooked pests could wreak havoc in your garden this autumn if you don’t take steps to control them.

As temperatures drop, the expert warned gardeners to prepare for the arrival of snails and spiders, as well as the presence of an unexpected creature: the wasp.

He explained that your plants’ natural diet and lifestyle creates a breeding ground and home where they can recklessly feast and destroy.

Richard said: ‘As autumn approaches, Britons will find a new range of insects in their gardens. Creepy crawlies such as spiders, flies, wasps and snails are common at this time of year.

‘Insects are useful in the garden in their own right, especially for protecting the ecosystem. However, if left unchecked, they can wreak havoc on your plants and grass, which can cause long-term damage over the winter.’

Richard King, director of Wigan landscaping company Dino Decking, has revealed five pests likely to wreak havoc on your garden’s greenery this autumn (stock image)