As the UK braces for another sizzling weekend, Brits are gearing up to enjoy the sunshine in their gardens. However, unsightly lawn patches can be a sore sight for those looking to revel in the warm weather . The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) notes that dead patches of grass are a common issue in British gardens, with causes ranging from physical damage to fungal diseases and drought.
But there's good news for garden enthusiasts as one expert has shared a clever tip to fix these patches swiftly. Rickie Tice, a dog sanctuary founder, took to TikTok to demonstrate how a mix of water, toilet paper, and grass seed can work wonders on your lawn. Under the handle @dabzndawgz, Tice created a pulp by combining these items in a bowl, which they then applied to the patchy areas, advising: "Pour this onto dead grass patches and check in a couple of days.
" Get the latest news straight to your phone by joining us on WhatsApp To the delight of many, within three days, fresh green shoots began to emerge, and by day five, lush grass had replaced the once barren spots, completely concealing the underlying pulp, reports the Mirror . Tice humorously remarked on their newfound gardening prowess: "I've never been this domesticated in my life." The hack has gone viral, garnering over 273K likes, with numerous TikTok users expressing their amazement in the comments section.
One social media user enthused: "I did this too. It's insane how good it worked! The toilet paper keeps the moisture in." .