Skip mowing your garden in May
In the month of May, people often feel like doing a lot of gardening. Temperatures rise, which means we spend more time outdoors. And of course, we also want our little garden to look nice. Lawn mowing is something that is often done in this month. Yet wildlife organisations recommend skipping mowing in May. Why? We are happy to explain!
Give insects a helping hand
All sorts of flowers and plants that are interesting to many insects, including bees, grow between the grass. If you mow every week, these plants don't get a chance to grow and insects have less food to consume. However, if you don't mow, you will attract up to ten times more bees. Since insects are already having a tough time and their numbers are dwindling, you can give nature a helping hand this way.
Insects, in turn, attract different birds. In this way, uncut grass contributes to biodiversity in your garden.
Stronger and greener
Letting the grass grow is not only good for insects, but also for the grass itself. If you don't mow, you give the grass's roots a chance to grow deeper into the soil. Longer roots can absorb more water and nutrients. So your grass becomes stronger and greener!
Even in summer, when it is very dry and hot, your lawn is more likely to succeed when the roots are longer. You don't need to water as much, as the grass can draw water from the soil. This prevents your lawn from looking barren and also saves on your watering.
Aesthetic benefits
Besides the functional advantages, not mowing your lawn also provides aesthetic benefits. All sorts of wild flowers grow in between the grass. If you cut the grass every week, these flowers will not bloom. And that is a shame! After all, many of these flowers are a sight to behold. By not mowing, your lawn turns into a field of flowers!
Plus, many of these wildflowers also have something good to offer for the health of your grass. You can read more about this in this blog article.
Time to enjoy
Then there is one big advantage that we must not forget: by not mowing your lawn for a month, you save a lot of time! Time you can spend on other things, or use to relax. You now have a few hours left over to sit in your garden and enjoy the beautiful flowers and insects. A win-win situation!