Grass can survive several weeks without water. One of the ways in which grass is able to survive these conditions is by going dormant. In this state, grass is commonly assumed to be dead.
Without water grass will go dormant, turning brown, dull, and lifeless. Many will be quick to assume that this means that the grass is dead, but that isn’t necessarily the case. When your grass goes dormant, it enters a state where it is in a better position to conserve its resources for survival until conditions improve.
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Wales is currently experiencing its driest year since 1976, with a hosepipe ban set to be introduced in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. With sweltering temperatures, bone-dry land and disappearing reservoirs, you may be wondering about the state of your garden lawn. If we struggle in this exceptional heat, then surely our grass does, too! So how long does it take for grass to come back to life after excessive heat?
It can take up to 6 weeks for your grass to recover, with germination taking place between 2-3 weeks after a drought. This depends on many variables and treatment measures, including: the age of your lawn, the previous conditions of the lawn, and the severity of the drought.
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When your lawn experience a drought, you might think it'll never grow back! Dry, lifeless soil is not a good sign for any keen gardener, but don't worry, there are things you can do to inject moisture back into your lawn and bring your lawn back to life. If your lawn has dried out in the sun, these are the steps you should take...
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