Woman reveals why she keeps algae on her patio cracks – people are baffled but she can’t wait for the ‘magic’ results | The Sun

MOST people are ready to do just about anything to remove stubborn moss and algae from their outside property – but not Charlotte Luna Violet.

The ''whimsical'' gardening enthusiast recently revealed that she's planted flowers, including Irish moss, in-between the cracks of her paving on purpose.

The bubbly woman, from Brighton, the UK, lives in a cottage built in 1882 and has since been sharing the vibrant transformation process on TikTok.

As the majority of her yellow home has now been almost complete, the DIY enthusiast moved onto giving her garden a more green aesthetic – and even the paving did not escape the crafty touch.

Armed with gloves – and a lot of patience – Charlotte began by removing any dirt from the cracks and filled them in one by one with plants.

These, she showed in the video, included moss, Creeping Jenny, as well as Erigeron.

read more on homes

People are only just learning £1 hack that leaves your car interior spotless

My easy method to banish weeds won’t cost you a cent, because it uses trash

Although this process did take time, the gardening fan revealed she couldn't be more excited to see ''the magic'' results.

''I've planted Irish Moss, Creeping Jenny, Creeping Thyme and Erigeron and I can’t wait for the ground to be covered in flower.''

Asked how will she avoid stumbling all over the greenery, Charlotte said there was no need to worry.

''Some plants can tolerate being stepped on and are good for groundcover.''

Most read in Fabulous

But the response on social media, however, was mixed, as dozens flocked to comments of the video to share their thougts.

A fellow gardening fan was mortified: ''Noooooo these are what I spent hours pulling out yesterday.''

FABULOUS FIVER: SPEND £5 AND GET A £25 WELCOME BONUS

Another, meanwhile, loved the idea and thought: ''I love how many ppl put time and effort into avoiding exactly this in their paving but it looks so CUTE [sic].''

''This is up my alley,'' someone else penned.

''this is gonna look so cute I would do this 100000%,''a TikTok user insisted.

It seems that Charlotte is not afraid to get dirty – earlier this year, in March, she built raised beds on her little patch of land to grow veggies.

Since then, the radiant TikTok user has also made a Geodome greenhouse – the building of which she jokingly described as an ''adult Lego''.

''It was really, really fun actually to put it together. It went up in no time at all.''

Read More On The Sun

Titanic actor known for iconic scene in hit film dies after health battle

Michelle Keegan looks stunning in £200 dress in Ibiza with Mark Wright

Those keen to see what the planted moss will look like in the upcoming weeks can check out Charlotte's TikTok page.

Here, she regularly shares adorable makeover updates and additions to her stunning and colourful home.

Expert gardening advice

I’m a gardening expert and here’s my £2 trick to kill patio weeds & STOP them returning

Monty Don reveals how to stop slugs and snails ruining your plants all year round

I’m a gardening expert – everyone should follow these 6 etiquette rules, including NEVER mowing after 1pm on a Saturday

Expert Alan Titchmarsh reveals why you should never declutter your small garden and how to make it bigger

Expert reveals how to get the most out of your backyard all year round

Easy hack to kill weeds from your driveway cracks

A gardener's calendar – what you should be doing month to month

Gardening tips and hacks

How to transform your garden on a cheap budget

How to preserve your favourite flowers at home – 5 easy tips explained

Which plants should I be wary about my dog being around?

When is the best time to prune roses?

When should I start planting daffodil bulbs?

How high can a garden fence be and can it be taller than my neighbours?

What colour fence paint makes a garden look bigger?

Will my garden plants still grow if my backyard doesn't receive any sun?

Source: Read Full Article