If your lawn has started to look sparse and thin, experts believe it could use a bit of beer.
Using beer as a fertiliser for your lawn is an innovative approach that can improve the health of your grass.
According to Joe’s Lawn Care, the sugars and yeast in beer help promote microbial activity, enriching the soil and encouraging thicker, greener growth.
However, since beer can attract slugs and snails, it’s a good idea to dilute it with water to reduce this risk while still providing the nutrients your lawn needs.
To apply beer as a fertiliser, simply mix one part beer with two parts water to ensure it doesn’t overwhelm the grass and remains pest-friendly.
You can then use a garden sprayer, a bucket, or a hose attachment to evenly spread the mixture across your lawn.
Applying it every few weeks during the growing season can lead to noticeable improvements.
The carbohydrates in beer serve as food for beneficial bacteria, which in turn break down organic matter and release nutrients that the grass can absorb.
The yeast in beer also supports the development of healthy soil microbes,…
