An expert is warning gardeners over one common mistake that nearly half of Brits are making
The sunny weather means more time outside, but a new survey shows that 82 per cent of people claim to "wing it" when completing garden jobs. According to the gardening specialists at Black & Decker, one mistake that gets made all to often happens while mowing the lawn.
"You should aim to cut the grass regularly and as a general rule try to keep blade length above 2.5cm to promote healthy growth.” If weeds are growing in the slab joints, it means the grout is damaged and pressure washing will make it worse. Instead, Joe recommends opting for a weed killer. Top Trending Stories Today 2. Leaving grass cuttings and debris on the lawn Leaving grass clippings on the lawn and can have both positive and negative effects, but if left for too long, grass clippings can contribute to thatch build up.
"Don’t leave large clumps of grass cut offs on the lawn either, these should be raked or spread out evenly.
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