Soaring temperatures and predicted hosepipe bans are likely to dry out natural lawns, making artificial grass a hot tip for summer
The Environment Agency has warned that soaring temperatures could soon cause water shortages and hosepipe bans that tend to dry out natural lawns, making artificial grass a hot tip for this summer.
According to The Telegraph, the agency’s latest figures show England and Wales only received 21mm of rain last month – making March 2011 Britain’s driest March in over 50 years.
With such low levels of rainfall, and temperatures expected to further soar over summer, it looks increasingly likely that hosepipe bans will come into effect – meaning natural grass gardens, sports pitches, golf courses and play areas could soon look withered and much less appealing than their synthetic counterparts.
The Environment Agency also warned of a North and South water divide, as heavy rain is forecasted for Northern England and floods for some parts of Scotland, meaning natural lawns in the north may become waterlogged, muddy and unmanageable.
And it’s not just the Environment Agency with water worries on its mind: The Synthetic Turf Council also recently suggested replacing natural grass sports fields and children’s play areas in arid climates with artificial turf could help to cut down on the amount of water used to keep natural lawns well-watered and looking green – making artificial grass look all the greener and environmentally friendly by comparison.