Wildlifewatch.org.uk
No Mow May is here!
Long grass, peppered with flowers, is one of the rarest habitats in our well-tended gardens, yet it is incredibly beneficial for wildlife. Patches of long grass encourage different plant species to grow, help insects to thrive and create feeding opportunities for birds and small mammals. So simply let nature move in! Set aside some lawn, leaving it to grow, and wait to see what arrives. The less pristine the lawn, the more promising it is for wildlife. You can raise the cutters on your mower to make some paths and leave the rest of the mowing until July or August after plants have flowered. It is also a great way of avoiding tools such as lawnmowers that are powered by fossil fuels!
More information can be found here:
https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/actions/how-grow-wildpatch-or-mini-meadow
Or sign up to No Mo May here: https://www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/nomowmay