A LAWN care expert has revealed the easy way to get a lush lawn this summer - and it's probably in your bin. Most of us go out of way to buy lawn fertiliser from garden centres which typically cost around £20 a bag. But one gardening pro has revealed you don't need to spend any extra cash to keep your lawn looking its best.
Lawn fertiliser can keep your lawn in good condition and will encourage strong, dense grass growth. Not only this, but it can help your grass recover from harsh weather conditions, so it's worth adding to your gardening routine. According to the specialists at The Lawn Squad , one daily item you use in the kitchen could be the answer.
They revealed that your coffee grounds could be the answer to keeping your lawn green and lush - even in the upcoming heatwave . The garden experts said: “Nitrogen-rich coffee grounds can be sprinkled on the lawn or mixed with water (about half a pound of coffee grounds to five gallons of water) to create a nutrient-packed lawn tonic." And they aren't the only pros raving about the morning drink.
The lawn pros at Turf Technologies agreed: “Not only can coffee revitalise us in the morning, it can also revitalise our lawns. “For us, it’s the caffeine that does the magic. For your lawn, it’s the minerals coffee contains - nitrogen and phosphorus - that does the magic.
” The caffeine itself doesn't stimulate growth, but minerals such as nitrogen and phosphorus found in coffee can. Another added bonus of using coffee a.
