Tempted by gardening hacks? Think again. With summer now here, Brits across the nation will be taking up the rare opportunity to garden in the sunshine. But outdoor experts warn of five rookie-errors that should be avoided at all costs - even though they're viral online.
The garden gurus at St. Modwen Homes , claim many of these questionable 'hacks', usually seen on TikTok , will not only cause costly structural damage, but may even attract pests too. So, it's important to examine everything you see with a critical eye.
1. Gluing stones Colourful glass stones are a nice extra touch to the garden, but experts say they've witnessed countless people gluing them to the floor. While this may seem like an effective way to keep them in place, turns out, it's nothing of the sort and can cause some serious issues.
"Glued stones can prevent proper water drainage, leading to water pooling or runoff issues, which can negatively affect plant growth and in some cases, more serious damage," the experts warned. "Plus, glued stones are permanent, making it difficult to rearrange or remove them if you ever want to change your garden’s design in the future." On top of this, many small creatures - like frogs and insects - often use loose stones as shelter.
So, gluing these down may 'disrupt the natural balance of your garden's ecosystem'. 2. DIY lawn aerating shoes Next up, the gurus draw to a bizarre pair of shoes.
Simply put, these are just your average walking boots with spikes on the botto.
