Graves says to keep landscaping plants cooler, add mulch around the base and water deep and infrequently.

A garden expert has shared a £1 coin hack that can help you "provide a comforting environment" for grass seeds to germinate and grow.

Thankfully, Amazon has the answer to restoring your 'lush' green lawn in just a matter of days, with this 'perfect' and 'super speedy' grass seed that can grow up to 420m² of new lawn.

Scattering grass seeds on your lawn can help with patchy bare spots (Image: Getty) Ensuring adequate water will aid seed germination and maintain soil moisture throughout the initial growth stages ...

It comes as June is a great time to be sowing grass seed. With the weather currently wet and warm, it's optimal conditions for germination.

Specific shade-tolerated grass seed is also available, like the Gro-Sure Shady Lawn Seed that's priced at £9 at Wickes. That particular seed is designed to thrive in drier, shady conditions.

3. Use a Roller Good seed-to-soil contact is essential for fast germination, which is a surefire way to prevent birds from eating your grass seed.