If you're wondering how to stop birds eating grass seed, we're probably safe to assume that you're dealing with some overly enthusiastic winged visitors mistaking your lawn as an all-you-can-eat ...

Q: I've recently seeded my lawn but I've noticed that birds are eating all of the grass seed I've sown. Are there any simple ways to deter them that won't harm any birds, but will protect my new lawn?

Lawn seed will struggle to germinate if disturbed in the first eight to 12 weeks after sowing and should be left alone to allow the seedlings to grow. While foot traffic and pets are easier to keep ...