The Naturalist's Journal: When It Comes to Mowing in May, Just Say No

The Naturalist's Journal: When it comes to mowing in May, just say no

It all started with an unkempt greensward.

People urged to leave their lawn long for ‘No Mow May’

THIS MONTH, botanical charity Plantlife is championing ‘No Mow May’. The simple but powerful campaign encourages gardeners to pause their lawnmowers and let wildflowers flourish. With nearly 7.5million acres of meadows lost since the 1930s, the UK’s pollinators and insect-eating birds are in decline as their habitats are lost. British Garden Centres has put together some hints on how people can participate in No Mow May and transform their garde…

Council Approves No Mow May, Mid-Month

JASON SETNYK At its May 12 meeting, Cornwall City Council voted to support the 2025 edition of No Mow May, once again waiving Section 3 of the Yard Maintenance By-Law for the month of May. The decision allows residents to let their lawns grow beyond the usual 15 cm height restriction in support of pollinator health and local biodiversity. The recommendation was adopted unanimously, with the exception of Councillor Claude E. McIntosh, who voiced …