Let It Bloom June for Wildlife
Why we should stop mowing our lawns this summer
We had No Mow May. A wonderful opportunity to let the grass grow and the wildflowers bloom.
But why not carry on this amazing chance to allow insects and wildlife to thrive in our gardens this summer through Let It Bloom June.
Lawns can be boring. But imagine what can happen and what you could attract to your garden just by letting the grass grow. A biodiversity paradise.
Variety is key
A garden with a variation in grass heights and different plant species will become a haven for wildlife. And you can create this in your own back yard by leaving the grass to do its thing and mowing paths through the sward. You don’t even have to have a big garden to do this.
And who knows, you might get a wonderful surprise once you stop mowing and the flowers start blooming. Many plant species have been reported that would never have had a chance to grow through consistent mowing and this includes wild orchids.
A natural ecosystem
Our gardens are part of an ecosystem and a natural food chain. By letting the grass grow long, we can attract a whole horde of insects and beetles. Not to mention solitary bumble bees that like to nest…
