Want to mow your lawn while it's sunny? Here’s why you should wait, or stop completely

A reduced mowing regime during the pandemic saw the return of some native wildflowers for the first time in nearly 120 years in one case

Allow native wildflowers such as dandelions and clover to flourish and nourish our pollinators in what they describe as a short-flowering meadow. Seeds for these wildflowers can be gathered locally.

With the recent sunny spell, many of us have noticed the sound of lawnmowers in our localities as keen gardeners get a headstart on mowing their lawns in these dry conditions. However, if you’re tempted to get mowing too, there is an argument to be made for holding off and allowing your grass to grow for a while longer.

The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan suggests cutting parts of or all of your grass less frequently to allow native wildflowers to grow and provide food for bees and other pollinators. They recommend going against the norm and stepping away from a manicured lawn completely, despite how pretty we think it may look.