Sunshine is here as, after weeks of thundery downpours, summer has finally arrived in the UK. While the sunshine is good news to most as it means longer, brighter and warmer days, it can be a hard time for plants and greenery to get through. Maintaining a lush lawn can feel like a huge chore, even more so if there are restrictions in your local area on how much water you can actually use, such as a hosepipe ban. According to one expert, however, you may not need as much water as you’ve been led to believe to achieve the perfect lawn.
How often should you water your lawn in hot weather?
According to the Royal Horticultural Society, just one hour with the hosepipe on full blast uses as much water as the average person drinks in a whole week.
The gardening experts say water is a precious resource, which is under strain from the effects of climate change, population increase – so while you may be tempted to head out with the hosepipe today, it may be prudent to hold back.
The RHS advice reads: “Lawns require great quantities of water for thorough irrigation, and this is a questionable…
