Since the winter months, my lawn had been completely taken over by moss and weeds, with virtually no healthy grass remaining. Having come across gardening guru Monty Don's tips on reviving lawns through scarification and aeration , I decided to try it for myself. Scarifying is a technique that strips away excess thatch and moss from the base of the grass to encourage healthier growth. This is followed by aeration, which involves piercing the soil to improve the circulation of air and water down