Experts have said that the growing use of artificial lawns that does not require much maintenance, is posing a grave risk to wildlife and rare plants.

Conservationists and gardening experts have warned that the growing use might impact wildlife and rare plants as wildlife often use gardens after being forced from the countryside by loss of habitat and intensive farming. However, the popularity of artificial lawns that appears to be real but do not require mowing, watering or fertilising, is leaving no refuge for the wildlife across the UK.

Experts say that a growing number of people are opting for artificial lawns as it is really easy to maintain. The quality of artificial lawns has improved so much that often it is difficult to tell the difference between them and this has resulted in an increased demand. These manufactured lawns provide gardeners with an amazingly neat plot that requires no mowing, watering or fertilizing. Sellers have said that they have recorded a rise in demand for the gardens.

Experts warn that if the popularity continues to rise, it will impact bird, insect and mammal populations across the country.