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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

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

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

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From neat lawns to wild havens: how No Mow May is transforming England’s gardens

Cheshire villagers are letting lawns grow wild to improve diversity and reconnect with nature on their doorstep

The Guardian - UK

Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow May

Some smart tips to make your garden less comfortable for rats

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Sorry, lawn mowers, No Mow May is too important to skip this year – here's why experts are urging you not to cut your grass this month

4 ways to make a difference

Ideal Home

What is No Mow May, and how can it benefit your garden? Experts reveal all about the low-maintenance lawn movement

Want to take part in No Mow May this year, but not sure where to start? Here's your step-by-step guide

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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A journalist’s brave quest for truth in the West Bank

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Tom’s Guide

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

I’m embracing No Mow May and taking a break from mowing my lawn. Find out why I’ve chosen to back the growing trend to support pollinators in my yard.

The Guardian - UK

No Mow May: councils urge Britons to put away lawnmowers

Forty local authorities will leave some grass verges and parks uncut as part of annual wildlife-friendly event

Homes & Gardens

No Mow May ideas – 3 ways to make your wild lawn look beautiful

There are different ways you can take part in No Mow May to help wildlife and add interest to your yard

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No Mow May Is the Lawn Trend That'll Save You Money and Help the Environment

"No Mow May" is a new trend to slow lawn care for a month for the environment - and it'll save you costs.

Daily Mirror

Is your council ignoring No Mow May? Then grass them up!

In an effort to encourage wildlife, Nottingham City Council says it is avoiding mowing some grass verges. You can tell which ones should be left alone by the Bee Friendly signs, such as the one pictured above. It's easy to spot, because the grass a

Tom’s Guide

No Mow May — 7 reasons to stop mowing your lawn this month

Want to know more about No Mow May? Here, we look into the benefits of letting your grass grow this spring, and why it’s important.

Ideal Home

It's No Mow May! Here's why you shouldn't cut your grass this month

Leave the lawn mower alone – it's good for the wildlife!

Leeds Live

'No Mow May' warning to everyone with a garden not to cut lawns

Don't cut the grass or mow your lawn until at least mid-July, say experts

Evening Standard

No Mow May: Why are gardeners being asked to stop cutting the grass?

Scientists at the charity Plantlife are asking the public to look out for wildflowers and other plants in their lawns

The Guardian - UK

‘It looks beautiful’: UK gardeners on leaving lawns uncut for No Mow May

People taking part in Plantlife’s conservation project say they have seen plants and wildlife thrive

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