How to plant your grass seed without the birds eating it

Sowing a lawn from seed is the best way to ensure that you have a lawn that is perfectly suited to the conditions in your garden. But more often than not, you can scatter grass seed and the birds eat it. Head gardener at Sissinghurst Castle NT Troy Scott Smith has a handy tip on how to ensure your grass seed germinates and isn't eaten by birds and your grass thrives. Here's more on the best grass seed to grow https://www.gardensillustrated.com/ga... 🎥 John Campbell/roomoflight.com 🎶 Blessed Midwest by Ben Wagner Filmed at Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, with thanks to the National Trust. For more expert gardening advice subscribe to Gardens Illustrated's channel, and the magazine: https://www.gardensillustrated.com/su... Follow us: Instagram:   / gardens_illustrated   Twitter:   / gdnsillustrated   Facebook:   / gardensillustrated   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/gdnsillus...