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.