What is No Mow May?
Plantlife, the wild plant conservation charity, started the No Mow May campaign in 2019 to encourage garden owners to put their mower away during May and let wildflowers grow and support biodiversity.
Why do we need No Mow May?
The UK has lost 97% of its wildflower meadows since the 1930s, removing a vital food source for pollinators like bees and butterflies. A healthy lawn with longer grass and wildflowers can help reduce pollution, support wildlife, and can even lock away carbon underground. There are more than 20 million gardens in the UK, so even the smallest grassy patches can add up and deliver enormous gains for nature, people and the climate.
Allowing grass to grow longer and encouraging wildflowers to flourish can significantly boost biodiversity. Pollinating insects such as hoverflies, bees, and butterflies benefit from the nectar-rich plants, while birds and small mammals rely on them for food and shelter. No Mow May participants have observed nearly 100 species of pollinators thriving in their lawns, proving that small changes in gardening habits can have a meaningful impact on local ecosystems.
How to get involved?
Click here to join the movement and you’ll receive tips, guides and badges while helping Plantlife track how many people and lawns are taking part in No Mow May.
Visit their website to download free posters, colouring sheets, and lawn signs, and share your journey using #NoMowMay on social media.
