Why does grass grow more slowly in winter?
- Written by: Gregory Moore, Senior Research Associate, School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, The University of Melbourne
ShutterstockA reader of The Conversation recently wrote in to ask:
Why does grass grow slower in winter?
It is a great question and at first the answer might seem obvious. There is less sunlight and it is colder in the winter months. This affects grass and plant growth in general.
However, there is more to it than meets the eye. Different grasses...
