Child and pet-friendly £7.50 grass feed makes lawns 'thicker and greener' in days

Now that the weather's looking up (we hope), now's the time to start getting out in the and tidying it up in time for summer. If your lawn is looking patchy or discoloured then using a dedicated grass feed can help it to grow thicker, greener and healthier, but if you have pets or young children that like to run around outside, you're probably looking for one that's safe to use around them. Luckily, we've found just the thing.

is a lawn fertiliser made of natural ingredients, making it safe for children and pets. It includes bacteria to help break down unwanted dead moss, thatch and dead leaves, turning them into nutrients to help your lawn, and, the brand claims, ''.

You'll currently find it on sale on Amazon for that covers a 80m2 area (ideal for small gardens or if you want to try the product first). Alternatively , and .

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It's easy to use, too: Westland's instructions are to use the built-in applicator to scatter it over your grass, water in thoroughly, and keep the lawn well watered for at least two weeks to help grass seed germination. They advise using Safelawn every 3-4 weeks between February and September, so .

Amazon customers are praising how easy it is to use, and the quick and noticeable results it gives:

"First time using this product and was sold on the fact there was a no 'weed' element to the feed so would be ideal for pets and also that the box came with a built in applicator (holes to shake the product out)," one person wrote in the reviews section. "The product has worked incredibly well, ...Good value as it's cheaper than new turf!"

"Does a fabulous job, would always use this make," another customer wrote. "Ready to order again as and my lawn is thicker and greener."

A third five star review reads: "Using as directed, after being 'off colour' but not yellow or dead. It’s now back to full health. I will order this again."

One small niggle some shoppers had, however, was the application method, with one person adding, "Only downside for me was the inbuilt shaker. The holes are too big to apply evenly so I ended up with uneven patches at first. Much better once applied with a separate hand held spreader. Lesson learnt."

If you're looking for other pet-friendly garden solutions, our shopping writer has found with similarly impressive effects as the popular Wet & Forget, but is safe for animals to walk over.

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