A GREEN England fan is showing his support for Jude Bellingham by transforming his garden into the star player’s number 10 shirt.
Bryn Nicholls, 66, created the 20ft-high patriotic mural on the lawn of his home in Stourbridge, West Midlands, where the England star was born and raised.
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Retired postman Bryn spent hours painstakingly dyeing the grass in his front garden red, white and blue to create the England shirt.
He said: “It took me a while to emulsify the grass, but it was worth it.
“Jude Bellingham grew up here, so he’s a local boy. We’re all very proud of him and hope he can help England win the Euros.”
According to the football fanatic, people like to take pictures of the lawn when they come across it.
“They always do that,” he said.
As for the game, Bryn is confident England can go far.
“I definitely think England can beat the Netherlands and then take on the Spanish on Sunday.
“We are a strong team with great players like Bellingham.
“Everyone supports them.”
Bryn, who has three adult children and two grandchildren, decorates his lawn for most national events.
In 2022, he transformed the lawn into a giant Union Jack flag with a crown in the centre, in honour of the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
In 2012 he painted the Olympic rings to celebrate this the games is hosted in the United Kingdom.
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Seasonal Lawn Maintenance Schedule
Lawn maintenance varies by season. Some tasks stimulate growth and root development, while others help maintain soil quality.
Claire Baglin, manager of the landscape architecture category of Tool station shared lawn care tasks and tips for every season:
Spring (March April May)
- Start mowing the lawn every two weeks in March, when soil and air temperatures are generally above 6°C.
- Fertilize the lawn for the first time in March with a fast-acting fertilizer rich in nitrogen. This fertilizer promotes shoot growth.
- Scarify the lawn for the first time in April to remove moss and felt that can build up over the winter.
- Aerate the lawn in April by poking holes in the soil surface. This will help loosen the soil and promote growth.
- In April you can also sow to fill in thin or bare spots.
Summer (June July August)
- From June onwards, start mowing your lawn once a week – except in periods of extreme heat and drought. Raise the mowing height to protect the lawn from possible drought.
- Make sure you treat the lawn for weeds in June. You can do this manually for individual weeds or with a weed killer for larger clusters.
- Make sure to water the lawn at least once a week in July and August by letting it soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
Autumn (September October November)
- From September onwards, you can reduce the mowing frequency to once every two weeks and carry out the last mowing of the year in November.
- Fertilize the lawn for the second time in October with a slow-release fertilizer rich in phosphorus and potassium to strengthen the lawn.
- In October and November, remove all fallen leaves and other debris from the lawn.
Winter (December, January, February)
- Leave the lawn alone from December to the end of February. Grass usually does not grow in the colder winter temperatures.
- Winter is the ideal time of year to perform maintenance on your lawn mower, including checking the blades and filters.
