With the mercury tipped to soar above 30C, those with green fingers around the UK are all set to rescue their scorched gardens from the imminent heatwave.
While it might be tempting to lavish your thirsty lawn with water during the sunshine, gardening enthusiasts have been warned about making this common mistake.If you're aiming for a lawn that remains rich and green through the roasting summer days, getting watering techniques right is key.
Fortunately, Fiona Jenkins, MyJobQuote.co.uk's gardening expert, steps up with invaluable advice. Busting a popular gardening myth, Fiona said: "Water droplets don't act like magnifying glasses, and healthy grass can withstand sunlight even when wet." Still, Fiona highlights that irrigating your greens in full sunshine has its drawbacks, reports the Express.She notes that strong daylight combined with heat can expedite the evaporation of moisture, significantly minimizing the amount reaching the roots.
This could reduce your garden's vigour, leading to inhibited growth and a brittle, brown appearance, warns Green Man Lawn Care.Additionally, Fiona remarks on the potential issue of wind drift affecting water distribution, she said: "Wind can easily blow water droplets away from your lawn, further reducing the amount of water that reaches the intended target."The gardening expert recommends giving your lawn a good soak in the early morning hours, ideally before the sun makes its appearance, due to the cooler conditions.
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