The Latest Breaking News from No Mow May

Duchess Sophie makes an impassioned plea to rewrite the rules of 'No Mow May' – saying it "doesn’t make any sense"

Sophie is keen to inspire others to extend this wild approach to gardening into summer

Woman & Home · May 13

Country diary: No Mow May is back on track – and the results are wonderful

Hunt’s Cross, Liverpool: A survey of the roadside verge turns up 21 species including cuckoo flower and yarrow. But not everyone likes it

The Guardian - UK · May 12

Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow May

Wildlife *loves* it

Ideal Home · May 4

I didn't think No Mow May was for me, until I tried this simple twist on the trend

Experts say we should stop mowing our lawns in May for the sake of bees and butterflies, but how feasible is it really?

Woman & Home · May 11, 2025

Dandelions are the stars of No Mow May – here's why you should keep them in your garden

Another reason to avoid mowing your lawn this month!

Ideal Home · May 3, 2025

Is No Mow May worth it? What I learned from taking part

What I found out when I took part in No Mow May, and how I plan to continue supporting wildlife in my garden.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 3, 2024

As No Mow May ends, here’s why we should keep patches of lawn permanently wild

Over the last century, nearly all of the UK’s wildflower meadows have been destroyed by expanding farms, towns and cities. This loss of habitat has driven nature’s decline, according to research led by birds and nature conservation charity the RSPB.

The Conversation · May 30, 2024

Trigger-happy councils mowing down our spring flowers? There’s a better way to do things

The No Mow May campaign has persuaded local authorities to protect biodiversity. But bigger changes are needed, says writer and curator Phineas Harper

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2024

7 No Mow May alternatives to attract pollinators to your yard

Support biodiversity and encourage wildlife into your garden thanks to these No Mow May alternatives.

Tom’s Guide · May 22, 2024

9 benefits of a clover lawn and why it’s a sustainable choice

With No Mow May underway, it's a good time to consider alternatives to turf grass and how a clover lawn can encourage sustainability in your yard throughout the year.

Tom’s Guide · May 15, 2024