Average Brit don’t get into gardening until 44 – when they finally feel confident they know what they’re doing
Brits don’t get into gardening until the age of 44 – when they become house proud and want to keep up with the ‘Joneses’.
The research commissioned by garden tools Manufacturer STIHL, found in recent weeks during the lockdown, 23 per cent have done more gardening than ever before.Simon Hewitt, from STIHL, said: “Everyone gets into gardening at different stages of their life – whether it’s owning a house or wanting to take up a new hobby which motivates them.
“STIHL’s cutting edge tools will help spruce up a garden in no time and can assist all levels of gardener.”The study also found that while 30 per cent of over 55s described themselves as ‘pretty good’ at gardening, an eighth of 18-24 year-olds admitted they have ‘no idea’. But only 34 per cent of 18-24 year-olds confidently know how to mow the grass, compared to two thirds of over 55s.
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