Lawns are 'stronger and greener' when 1 natural item is added - not fertiliser

Lawn expert Ben Agnew, based at Lawnsmith, revealed the natural ingredient needed to make lawns "stronger and greener". Mr Agnew said "seaweed provides a biological boost to your grass" and improves the lawn's ability to thrive.

He elaborated: "It provides nutrients to improve a lawn's ability to fight disease, while becoming stronger and greener." Seaweed, however, shouldn't be a replacement for fertiliser; instead, the ingredient needs to be an addition to the lawn care routine. "It's a great supplement for lawns," said Mr Agnew, adding that seaweed "actually improves how efficiently fertilisers work".

The eco-friendly ingredient is said to enrich the soil with organic matter to help support root growth and improve the lawn's ability to absorb essential nutrients.

How to use seaweed on lawns

Mr Agnew said: "You can apply dried seaweed granules by hand or a spreader. Alternatively, dissolve granules in water and spray for faster absorption."

Fertiliser can then be added to the lawn a week later, although there's a more streamlined approach to consider.

Mr Agnew explained: "Use a fertiliser that has seaweed built in. This guarantees your ingredients are balanced and there's no risk of oversaturation."

When used correctly, seaweed is a great addition to any lawn care routine, but caution is needed when it comes to the quantity you use.

Too much seaweed can lead to a salty buildup in the soil, which hinders water absorption and damages the roots.

This is why using a fertiliser with seaweed built in is a great idea - as long as you adhere to the label instructions.

Mr Agnew said this will provide the lawn with a "rich boost of minerals" that helps to strengthen the grass.