Overview

• The 'No Mow May' initiative asks gardeners to stop mowing their lawns for the month to allow wildflowers to bloom, providing vital nectar and habitats for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
• Since the 1930s, the UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows, but over 20 million private gardens present an opportunity to restore habitat on a significant scale.
• Experts highlight that even small wildflower patches—just 2 m² per garden—could collectively recreate over 5,000 football pitches of pollinator-friendly habitat.
• Longer grass promotes deeper roots, improves drought resistance, reduces water usage, and enhances soil health, benefiting both the environment and lawn resilience.
• Unmown lawns attract beneficial insects and natural predators like ladybugs and slow worms, supporting natural pest control and reducing the need for pesticides.