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Friday, 29 April 2022

Gardeners Urged To Let Lawns Go Wild To Boost Nature!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61264905

  • Stop mowing the lawn!
  • Less use or no use of petrol/electric mower, will save you some pennies!
  • If you employ someone to mow the lawn, this will be an even bigger saving!
  • You could throw down some wildflower seeds as an extra bonus
  • This will soon create a biodiversity hotspot!
  • Beneficial to bees and other insects
  • Possible increase of bird species to your garden
  • Once the grass and flowers start to grow, maybe mow a narrow path through if needed!
  • You can't lose, let it all go for May, June and beyond!!!

See a wonderful and beautiful example of a wildflower verge here: 

https://theconversation.com/roadside-wildflower-meadows-are-springing-up-across-the-uk-and-theyre-helping-wildlife-in-a-big-way-120014 

https://roadverges.plantlife.org.uk/get-involved/#pledge

1 comment:

  1. Rewarded with linnet and goldfinch enjoying dandelion heads

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