England's record-dry July turns iconic green landscapes yellow

England has just endured its driest July ever recorded, causing widespread yellowing of its traditionally green fields, lawns, and public parks. The prolonged absence of rainfall is linked to increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves affecting the country. While native grass species have natural drought-resistance mechanisms, including the ability to extend their roots deeper into the soil to access moisture, even these adaptations have limits. When dry conditions persist beyond a certain threshold, grasses enter a dormant state and cease active growth until rainfall returns.