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Camilla Sharman

3 reasons why I’m taking part in No Mow May — and why you should too

Long uncut grass with wildflowers.

For the second year running, I’ll be abandoning my lawnmower and supporting No Mow May. The campaign, launched by international conservation charity Plantlife in 2019, sets out to provide a feast for pollinators and support biodiversity in our own backyards.

By putting a pause on mowing my lawn and leaving the grass to grow, I’ll be encouraging early pollinators to thrive among the ox-eye daisies, red clover and knapweed that will flourish amidst the long grass.

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