Chamomile lawn offers low water alternative

Turf suppliers to Windsor Castle, Tillers Turf have come up with an answer to the problem of water guzzling grass lawns with a new product – Chamomile turf. 

<p class="MsoNormal">Chamomile is a low growing aromatic herb and the perfect type for creating lawns and paths is the non-flowering compact formTreneague.</p>    <p class="MsoNormal">The beauty of chamomile is, according to Tillers, that it needs less water than traditional lawn grass.&nbsp; It also doesn&rsquo;t need mowing as it only grows to a height of 6cms.&nbsp; </p>    <p class="MsoNormal">Normally you would plant plugs of chamomile and have to wait at least six months and be extremely conscientious with weeding until the lawn is established.&nbsp; With the turf rolls, you get instant effect &ndash; perfect for wafting around the garden in your bare feet (once it gets warm enough!)&nbsp; The minimum order is a square metre so even if space is tight you can have a fluffy bit of green for your toes &ndash; or a how about a seat cover?</p>