A DIY fan has shared the three tasks you should complete in winter to ensure a healthy lawn by spring.

Ben posted some handy gardening tips in a video for his 62,000 followers on TikTok. He said: "How to keep your yard healthy over the winter.

"I like to start by aerating, then over-seed with a good quality grass seed and finish with a fertiliser (slow release is best). Come spring your lawn will still look healthy. Thick and green."

People seemed to be appreciative of Ben's advice as one commenter left a string of heart-eye emojis in his comments section. But do the tips actually work?

There definitely can be benefits to aerating your lawn in December. It aids drainage, which can prevent your garden from becoming waterlogged by heavy rainfall. What's more, it allows the grassroots to breathe and have better access to water and rainfall.

However, you should be very careful when disturbing your lawn during winter. In the colder months, grass is typically dormant. Aerating at this time can stress the lawn unnecessarily, as the grass roots are not actively growing and won't quickly fill in the aeration holes. Additionally, the soil might be too hard if frozen, making aeration difficult.

When taking this step, we recommend focusing on soil that has become compacted. You can carefully create holes with a fork instead of using a heavy-duty machine. Focus on areas that need it – and avoid parts of your garden that have frosted or become wet.

While overseeding tends to be more effective when it's not frosty outside, you can see some positive results by doing it in December. The practice of sowing seeds in December is known as 'dormant seeding' and can be a game-changer when it comes to filling in bare spots and preventing pesky weeds from coming through in the spring.

And finally, Ben's advice to apply fertiliser to your grass can be beneficial. Just make sure you're using a product that's suitable for wintertime – preferably something that's low in nitrogen and high in potassisum. This aids root growth and can strengthen your lawn.