Is keeping lawns in order a male trait? Monty Don believes it is

And an 'obsession' with cutting grass is also about control, yet damages wildlife, says the Gardeners' World presenter

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don. Picture: Richard Hanmer

Monty Don has called on gardeners, especially men, to ease off the “obsession” with a tidy lawn.

The Gardeners’ World presenter said keeping the grass in order tends to be a male trait, which is about “control”.