Artificial grass looks all the greener as gardeners face withered natual lawns as rainfall drops to a record low
The BBC has reported that British gardeners are facing a difficult patch if they are trying to keep their lawns looking lush. The driest spring in over 100 years has left many gardens looking withered ahead of a dry summer, making artificial grass look all the greener in comparison.
According to Peter Gibbs of BBC Radio Four’s Gardeners’ Question Time, record-low rainfall levels have “knocked gardeners off balance”, as many green fingered enthusiasts are unsure of what to plant and when to plant it during current and impending drought conditions.
The BBC has also reported that many gardeners have already had to resort to water saving measures, especially as hosepipe bans are likely to be brought into force over the coming months.
Water saving measures currently being adopted by some drought-stricken gardeners include using hanging baskets with reservoirs which stop water seeping through and buying expensive water retention tablets.
Gardeners are also having to take care to plant flowers, shrubs and herbs which absorb little water.
Popular dry weather plants include lavender, rosemary, geraniums, lilacs, ornamental alliums, pelargoniums and petunias.
Gardeners looking for lush lawns, no matter the weather, can opt for artificial grass instead, which unlike natural grass and most plants, won’t wither in drought weather.