Overview

• The Mähfreier Mai campaign, inspired by the UK's No Mow May, encourages reduced mowing in May to support wildflowers and pollinators.
• Practical tips include using a beer bottle to set mower height, ensuring grass is tall enough to foster insect habitats and plant growth.
• Mulching with short grass clippings (≤ 2 cm) is recommended to return nutrients to the soil and retain moisture during dry summers.
• Annual scarification (vertikutieren) and aeration (Aerifizieren) are advised to remove moss, improve water absorption, and enhance lawn health.
• The Deutsche Gartenbau-Gesellschaft highlights that extending mowing intervals can increase nectar-rich blooms by tenfold, benefiting urban biodiversity.