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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?
Chicken of the woods
Chicken of the woods is a sulphur-yellow bracket fungus of trees in woods, parks and gardens. It can often be found in tiered clusters…
Wood sorrel
A delicate, small plant of woodlands and hedgerows, wood-sorrel has distinctive, trefoil leaves and white flowers with purple veins;…
Common ragwort
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
