36% GARDENERS REPORT THAT THEIR LAWNS GROW ALL YEAR
44% GARDENERS NOW MOW LAWNS A MONTH EARLIER IN SPRING
(WRAP May 2007)
Our poor lawns just do not know what is going on!
Summer 2006 they were dry and parched from drought.
Summer 2007 they experienced monsoon conditions.
Summer 2011 and 12 delivered a mix of very wet and damp weather
Summer 2013 produced exceptionally high temperatures as high as 34C and long period without rain
It does appear that one of the biggest changes to the English garden is the effect of climate change on our lawns. The traditional English lawn is certainly under attack and as gardeners we may have to review our dream of the perfect green lawn throughout the year.
The main problem for lawns now is that, due to our changing weather patterns, there is no longer the same predictable cycle that has helped lawns in the UK to establish over many centuries.
Endless dry spells are not good for lawns and they need lots of help keeping their traditional green.
Longer wetter spells cause them to be invaded by moss which spreads rapidly, preventing the grass from regrowing were the moss has taken over.
It is then much harder to produce a lush green lawn unless you treat the moss effectively.
Find out how to look after your lawn in an ever changing climate
Mon, Sep 30, 2013
Climate Change, UK Climate Change, Lawn Care