I’m a gardening expert – the simple hacks to help you prepare your lawn ahead of summer to ensure it’s perfectly green

SINCE the sun has made it’s first appearance it might be time to venture into your garden.

Your lawn should be the first thing to tackle, but there are some rules you should follow.

Getty

There’s a few job to do before the big cut[/caption]

This gardening pro from Gardenbuildingsdirect shared their top tips for ensuring your lawn is the talk of the town, for all the right reason.

After the harsh winter weather your lawn might be looking a bit worse for wear.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to revive it.

The gardening whizz shared: “Although your lawn can recover on its own, it’s helpful to aid and speed up the process by helping it prepare for healthy growth.

“With a few simple steps, you can make a huge impact on rejuvenating your lawn and right now is the perfect time to get your garden back into shape.”

The first essential step is to get rid of any dead leaves and other debris that might have taken over their garden during the colder months.

“Cleanup will give you a clear picture of the state of the lawn and the most problematic areas that you should focus on.

“You can do that by using a lawn rake, as raking will prepare the lawn for the next steps.”

After your lawn is clear it’s time to get rid of any nasty weeds that might’ve sprouted.

It’s important to pull weeds out because the plants and flowers you do want to thrive wont have to compete for vital nutrients.

The pro shared: “It’s essential to remember that you should eliminate the weeds before fertilisation and watering steps to avoid the weeds growing out of control.”

Once the grassy space is fully clear and weed-free, it’s time to aerate the soil.

The soil can become extremely water clogged after months of storms and rain, meaning it can’t properly absorb the oxygen and nutrients it needs.

The pro recommends starting by poking holes into the garden using either a plug or spike aerator.

“Improving the ground makes a huge difference in how healthy your grass and plants will look in the upcoming spring and summer seasons,” they shared.

Finally, if your grass is covered in brown patches, there’s an easy fix.

Reseeding the brown areas is the fasted route: “Depending on how bad the situation is, you can either reseed the whole lawn or you can opt to repair the few bare patches.

“The simplest way is to scatter the seeds evenly with your hand, using a seed spreader.”

Getty

Banish brown patches with the pros tip[/caption]