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Heatwaves impact vegetation and garden care across Europe
Ongoing heatwaves and drought are impacting vegetation across various regions. In Switzerland, the Botanical Garden St. Gallen reports significant stress on plants, with some species undergoing premature leaf loss or early seed production as a survival mechanism. To combat dehydration, the garden has increased irrigation by approximately 25% compared to average summer levels.
In Germany, experts are providing guidance for managing heat-stressed lawns and balconies. For lawns, it is advised to avoid heavy foot traffic and remove garden furniture to allow the grass to recover once rain returns. Mowing should be done frequently but without cutting the grass too short to preserve leaf mass for photosynthesis. For balconies, using large-leaved plants, shade structures like awnings, and water features can help reduce temperatures through evaporation and shade.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Grass should be mowed frequently but only cut slightly to maintain leaf mass for photosynthesis. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gardeners should remove furniture from the lawn to protect weakened grass during recovery. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Brown grass is not necessarily dead and may be in a dormant phase. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Walking on lawn areas during frost should be avoided. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gardeners should avoid applying fertilizer or weed killer immediately when rain is announced. www.merkur.de · www.op-online.de