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Wimbledon Grounds Team Innovates with Sustainability and Pest Control

Head gardener Martyn Falconer reveals new eco-friendly practices and methods to maintain the iconic tennis club's pristine condition.

  • Wimbledon aims to eliminate peat from its compost within two years, trialing peat-free options to enhance sustainability.
  • The grounds team utilizes coffee grounds and other compostable food waste to enrich the club's homemade compost.
  • Biological sprays are used to control invasive oak processionary moths, which pose health risks to players and visitors.
  • Maintaining the lush Boston ivy on Centre Court is a continuous effort, with weekly trimming during peak growth periods.
  • The club's commitment to sustainability includes increasing biodiversity with wildflower sites and sedum roofs.
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