Lawnmower Man
Have you ever noticed how when you go away on holiday – by the time you get back you lawn is like a jungle!
Well imagine what is happening to the verges and unkempt pieces of land that are now not being maintained due to Government cutbacks.
Can you imagine trying to get your lawn back in shape after years of neglect …not just a couple of weeks?….well that’s going to be the problem that we all face in the next few years…but its not going to be grass that we have to worry about its invasive weeds.
Once Japanese Knotweed/Himalayan balsam/Giant hogweed/Ragwort/Rose-bay Willowherb get a hold there is no stopping them. And it won’t just be a simple lawn mower job to get rid of them – we are going to be trying to resolve these issues for years.
I guess the point im trying to make is – open your eyes – have a look around and notice the encroachment of invasive species on our British landscapes. This is an ideal time of year to spot them – the yellow flower of Ragwort, the red seed heads of Rosebay Willowherb, the huge flowers of Giant Hogweed – all of these plants are massively prominent at this time of year but nobody notices – or if they do they turn a blind eye.
If you do take the time to notice these plants – can I ask that you complain to your Local Authority, write to your MP – if we all turn a blind eye nothing will be done, budgets will continue to be cut ….and we will all lose our wonderful countryside and our British Heritage.
Mike C
