Leave the mower in the shed and enjoy the biodiversity of the lawn
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t will come as music to the ears of those who at this time of year stare in horror as their long-dormant lawn erupts chaotically into life, a riot of daisy and dandelion taunting the reluctant gardener. The answer? Put away the lawnmower and the guilt, pour another cup of tea and relax, safe in the knowledge that you are doing nature’s work. Councils are being urged to do the same with grass verges and parks in “no mow May”.
Over-zealous mowing is depriving species of ecological corridors and habitats, causing local extinctions and depriving pollinators of the flowering plants they need. So the charity Plantlife is asking local authorities to join domestic gardeners in a temporary ceasefire in the eternal battle between man and
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