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[Misc] No mow May







BN41Albion

Well-known member
Oct 1, 2017
6,829
Mowed the lawn yesterday, 2ft high in places. It was hard work, lot of ants nests on the lawn now
Begs the question, wtf was the point of letting it grow in the first place? I'm very much for eco friendly initiatives but it all seems bullshit to me this no mow may. Let the grass grow and minibeasts start to enjoy it before mowing it all down again and destroying their new home 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️
 


Weststander

Well-known member
Aug 25, 2011
69,330
Withdean area
Begs the question, wtf was the point of letting it grow in the first place? I'm very much for eco friendly initiatives but it all seems bullshit to me this no mow may. Let the grass grow and minibeasts start to enjoy it before mowing it all down again and destroying their new home 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

I think there’s truth in that. Mowing destroying the ecosystem on 1st June, before it’s really got going.
 




LamieRobertson

Not awoke
Feb 3, 2008
48,431
SHOREHAM BY SEA
Won’t be mowing my postage stamp of a front lawn this month

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nicko31

Well-known member
Jan 7, 2010
18,581
Gods country fortnightly
I think there’s truth in that. Mowing destroying the ecosystem on 1st June, before it’s really got going.
Still left two areas unmowed after . Better to have Now Mow May than not No Mow May
 


Weststander

Well-known member
Aug 25, 2011
69,330
Withdean area
Still left two areas unmowed after . Better to have Now Mow May than not No Mow May

I’m creating a larger meadow, early stages. 100m square.

I’ve a similar idea. Rather than scything and removing every last bit in August, I’ll leave areas for fauna to shelter in. Then alternate areas the following August.
 






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Harry Wilson's Tackle
NSC Patron
Oct 8, 2003
56,204
Faversham
Still left two areas unmowed after . Better to have Now Mow May than not No Mow May
I have an absolute horror of weeds and moss.
 


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