Gardeners Urged Not To Water Lawn In Heatwave, Even If It Browns |
Gardeners Urged Not To Water Lawn In Heatwave, Even If It Browns
Here's how to handle it instead.
I know you know. You know I know you know. But it bears repeating anyway: phwoar, it’s hot at the minute, isn’t it?
Parts of the UK have just seen their hottest May day on record, with parts of London seeing highs of 34.8°C during the bank holiday weekend.
That, gardeners know, can wreak havoc on a previously flourishing backyard. Some plants, like hydrangeas, fuchsias, and even roses, can be especially susceptible to the glaring heat.
But expert after expert has warned not to water one of the most ubiquitous plants, even after they’ve turned brown: grass.
Why shouldn’t I water my grass in a heatwave?
It can be very worrying to see patches of your........