UK No Mow May Sees Rising Participation, Poll Shows

Gardeners across the United Kingdom are increasingly participating in the annual No Mow May campaign, a poll has found, as the initiative led by wildlife charity Plantlife encourages people to refrain from mowing lawns throughout the month to support pollinators and other wildlife.

The campaign, now underway, urges participants to store their lawnmowers and allow grasses and wildflowers to grow. Wilder lawns in warmer months provide essential nectar and habitats for bees, butterflies, small mammals and other species. Analysis of last year's signups showed that 32 percent of participants were first-timers, indicating growing momentum. A March survey of 2,001 adults by Opinion Matters revealed that two-thirds, or 66 percent, believe their gardens can make a real difference for nature. The poll also highlighted social influences, with six in 10 people aged 25 to 34 saying they would be more likely to join if neighbors participated.

Nicola Hutchinson, chief executive of Plantlife, said, "Your garden is one of the easiest ways to help nature, providing a lifeline for wildlife yet social pressure keeps lawns short. No Mow May is the moment to act to come together as communities, let...