Overview

• The 'Mähfreier Mai' initiative, inspired by England's 'No Mow May,' encourages leaving lawns unmown in May to allow wildflowers to bloom and support biodiversity.
• German conservation groups, including NABU and LBV, emphasize the campaign's importance for insects like bees and food sources for bird chicks during spring.
• Municipalities such as Wunsiedel in Bavaria are participating by not mowing public green spaces and marking these areas with signs to raise awareness.
• Experts recommend mowing only 2–4 times annually, avoiding pesticides, and mowing in sections to create refuges for wildlife while maintaining soil moisture.
• Germany's 17 million private gardens, covering 2% of the country's land, are highlighted as crucial habitats for biodiversity in urban and suburban areas.