2nd May 2022
No Mow May!
This month we are encouraged not to mow our lawns. And here’s why:
On a single day in summer, one acre of wildflower meadow can contain 3 million flowers and produce 1 kg of nectar sugar for pollinators. But since the 1930s, we have lost nearly 7.5 million acres of flower-rich meadows and pastures. Just 1% of our countryside now provides this floral feast for pollinators. Against this loss, habitats such as lawns have become increasingly important. With 15 million gardens in Britain, our lawns have the potential to become major sources of nectar.
Sign up and find out how many pollinators your lawn can support: https://nomowmay.plantlife.org.uk/sign-up/
