UK Gardeners Advised To Try 'Knuckle Test' During Hot Weather

Though there’s a possibility of rain further into the week, as of now, much of the UK continues to enjoy what the Met Office describes as “dry, fine weather”.

It follows a long period of rain-free conditions – the driest spring in almost 70 years – that risks drying out your grass.

As a result, gardeners have been asked to consider avoiding mowing their lawn (or at least keeping it long), checking their garden for footprints, and placing a pan of water in their lawn. 

The latter...