What is No Mow May?

No Mow May is a campaign run by the charity Plantlife(External link) to encourage you to let your lawn grow throughout May so wildflowers can bloom and provide food for our pollinators.

Each year, we ask you to leave your lawn to see what colourful flowers appear and which pollinators they attract. Even leaving a small patch of your lawn uncut can make a big difference.

For more information about the campaign visit the Plantlife website(External link).

Why not Let It Bloom for June

If you make it to the end of May, why not keep going!

You can leave part of your lawn uncut through June (and even into July and August). This will allow the flowers to continue to bloom and go to seed, which can mean more flowers next year. If you’d rather keep mowing, try raising the cutting height and see what hardy flowers appear. There are lots of options to explore.

Tell us what you’re doing (or not doing) for No Mow May

As in previous years, we’re keen to hear what actions people are taking to support pollinators and why. Whether you’re leaving part of your garden or allotment to grow, or you’re a business or landowner managing a larger area of land, we want to hear from you!

This year we also want to find out why people don't want to take part, or if you’re trying something different instead.

Either way, please complete as much of our survey as you want to.

This year, we want to make No Mow May our biggest yet! Can we get more people involved than last year? Which district will record the most participants?

Make sure to share your participation with your family, friends, and neighbours to get them involved and make this No Mow May the best yet!