Property News · May 12, 2023

Leaving grass to grow is easier, looks good, and supports pollinators


Not only is it tedious, but cutting your lawn is bad for garden biodiversity. Just say No MowIn general, I try to adopt a “good for you, not for me” approach to other people’s gardens. Ultimately, gardening is something that has brought me greatest pleasure when I have felt able to do it exactly as I wish. If you want to fill yours with gnomes, go for it! Want to dedicate all of your flower beds to spinach? Enjoy your iron-rich diet! Whatever makes you happy.Where I struggle, though, is with lawns. Specifically, ones made of plastic (not to be discussed today – we’re still getting to know one another) and those maintained by someone wearing protective clothing, who arrives with a large vessel of chemicals and a sprayer. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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