
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?

Cinnamon bug
This distinctive black and red bug is an increasingly common sight across much of Britain.
Dingy mocha
This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.
Grass-of-parnassus
The stately grass-of-parnassus displays pretty, white flowers with green stripes. Once widespread, it is now declining as its wetland…