30 April, 2025

Give your lawnmower a holiday this May – and beyond

A lawnmower takes a well-earned break by the Blackpool seaside to mark the launch of Plantlife’s No Mow May – a national campaign encouraging the public to pause the mow, let wildflowers grow and transform Britain’s gardens into havens for bees, butterflies and birds.

UK heatwave: lawnmower takes a break by Blackpool seaside to mark launch of Plantlife’s No Mow May

Around a third* of the UK mow their lawn twice a month during May - the same time many flowers are starting to bloom.

Nicola Hutchinson, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Conservation, Plantlife said: “With over 23 million gardens in the UK, the simple action of giving your lawnmower a break in May – and beyond - can deliver big wins for plants, pollinators, people and the planet.”

Take part in No Mow May and join thousands of households letting nature take the lead. For tips, resources and how to sign up, visit: plantlife.org.uk/nomowmay

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