Why David Attenborough is urging people not to cut their grass this month
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWith May now in full swing, many people will be looking to spruce up their gardens in preparation for the summer months. But those who are thinking of cutting their grass have now been urged to hold off doing so by David Attenborough.
In his latest BBC documentary Wild Isles, the 96-year-old naturalist and broadcaster meets inspiring people across the UK, both young and old, who are trying to fight against the decline in nature while examining the wildlife and habitat at risk.
One of the messages in the series that came from Sir David was to 'delay mowing' your lawn this month for the sake of the environment, as he advises people to wait until mid July. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community This is because insects and wildflowers use lawns to breed, pollinate and maintain a healthy ecosystem at this time of year.
Shredding the grass down interferes with the process killing off lots of insects that are an essential - and increasingly threatened - part of our ecosystem.
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