Trees 'giving up': Climate change hammers historic English gardens
At Hampton Court Palace, head gardener Graham Dillamore strode across the burned beige grass in the spectacular formal gardens southwest of London, laid out in the 17th century.
Climate change is ravaging historic English gardens, causing stress to mature trees and risking the loss of iconic species. Head gardener Graham Dillamore at Hampton Court Palace laments the impact of recent heat waves and drought, stating that some trees may have "given up" and are beyond recovery. The gardens, cherished by visitors and home to historic trees, are struggling with water restrictions and extreme weather conditions.
Gardeners admit that watering mature trees is impractical and that rainwater reserves are often depleted. Historic gardens are transitioning to more heat-tolerant plants, such as Mediterranean species and drought-resistant perennials, but the rapid pace of climate change poses significant challenges for preservation.
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