With summer around the corner, you’ve probably been thinking about getting the strimmer out and giving your garden a sunny makeover.
But, while manicured gardens look the part, letting yours grow a little wild may actually be better for the environment.
With the UK losing 97% of flower-rich meadows since 1970 – according to the charity Plantlife – back gardens are the next best option for biodiversity to thrive.
More wild gardens means more pollinators, like butterflies and bees, as well as support for the UK’s natural food chains.
Plantlife’s campaign No Mow May is encouraging anyone with a garden to resist cutting the lawn, at least until the end of the month, but that’s not the only thing you can do to help UK biodiversity.
How to make your garden into a safe haven for UK wildlife
Let grass grow long
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