
Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography
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?

Yellow meadow ant
The yellow meadow ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. It has a close relationship with the chalkhill blue…
Red ant
Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a…
Bloody-nosed beetle
The common name of the bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-…