Garden Q&A: If I let one patch of my lawn go wild, will it make a difference?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Letting even a small patch of lawn grow wild provides essential food and shelter for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. File picture

Question

I don't want to let my lawn go wild, but I am happy to leave a patch go. Is this just a fad, or will it actually make a difference?