Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
No Mow May
Many mown grass areas are already full of wildflowers. If they get just a six-week break from mowing in late spring or summer they can flower and set-seed.
In those six weeks, they provide delight for us and nectar for insects. By not deviating too much from standard grass mowing management they are easy for gardeners and local authorities to do.
Why not give it a go for your front garden this year?
Pea-leaf weevil
This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.
Essex skipper
This small orange-brown butterfly can be tricky to tell apart from the similar small skipper.
Common limpet
If you’ve ever been rockpooling, you’ve probably seen a limpet or two! Their cone-shaped shells clamp onto rocks until the tide comes in…
