Ten bizarre things that will help your grass grow better

Aspirin, garlic and stiletto heels have been named as some of the most unusual items to help grass grow this spring

Garden experts from BillyOh.com have revealed ten unusual things that will give your lawn a boost now that the worst of the winter weather has been and gone.

These tips could get your lawn looking like royaltyplaceholder image
These tips could get your lawn looking like royalty
Closely targeting a heat lamp or two at particularly worn areas of lawn could give your patch the boost it needsplaceholder image
Closely targeting a heat lamp or two at particularly worn areas of lawn could give your patch the boost it needs
Spreading cloves of this root vegetable over your grass can ensure a smooth surface, as it helps to deter parasites from getting to and destroying the roots.placeholder image
Spreading cloves of this root vegetable over your grass can ensure a smooth surface, as it helps to deter parasites from getting to and destroying the roots.
Grass needs iron to make chlorophyll, so  throw some rusty old nails into a watering can to quickly create an iron-rich solution to water the lawn with.placeholder image
Grass needs iron to make chlorophyll, so throw some rusty old nails into a watering can to quickly create an iron-rich solution to water the lawn with.
The acetic acid in vinegar will stop weed growth without damaging the soil and also deter small pests like ants.placeholder image
The acetic acid in vinegar will stop weed growth without damaging the soil and also deter small pests like ants.
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