No Mow May

No Mow May is back, and taking part couldn’t be easier. From 1 May, put away the mower and strimmer, sit back, relax and let your lawn grow.

What is No Mow May?

No Mow May is a campaign run by the charity Plantlife to encourage you to let your lawn grow throughout May so wildflowers can bloom and provide food for our pollinators.

Each year, we ask you to leave your lawn to see what colourful flowers appear and which pollinators they attract. Even leaving a small patch of your lawn uncut can make a big difference.

For more information about the campaign visit the Plantlife website.

Why not Let It Bloom for June

If you make it to the end of May, why not keep going!

You can leave part of your lawn uncut through June (and even into July and August). This will allow the flowers to continue to bloom and go to seed, which can mean more flowers next year. If you’d rather keep mowing, try raising the cutting height and see what hardy flowers appear. There are lots of options to explore.

Tell us what you’re doing (or not doing) for No Mow May

As in previous years, we’re keen to hear what actions people are taking to support pollinators and why. Whether you’re leaving part of your garden or allotment to grow, or you’re a business or landowner managing a larger area of land, we want to hear from you!

This year we also want to find out why people don't want to take part, or if you’re trying something different instead.

Either way, please complete as much of our survey as you want to.


Complete the survey


This year, we want to make No Mow May our biggest yet! Can we get more people involved than last year? Which district will record the most participants?

Make sure to share your participation with your family, friends, and neighbours to get them involved and make this No Mow May the best yet!

For previous years’ results, take a look at our reports in the Documents section.

No Mow May is back, and taking part couldn’t be easier. From 1 May, put away the mower and strimmer, sit back, relax and let your lawn grow.

What is No Mow May?

No Mow May is a campaign run by the charity Plantlife to encourage you to let your lawn grow throughout May so wildflowers can bloom and provide food for our pollinators.

Each year, we ask you to leave your lawn to see what colourful flowers appear and which pollinators they attract. Even leaving a small patch of your lawn uncut can make a big difference.

For more information about the campaign visit the Plantlife website.

Why not Let It Bloom for June

If you make it to the end of May, why not keep going!

You can leave part of your lawn uncut through June (and even into July and August). This will allow the flowers to continue to bloom and go to seed, which can mean more flowers next year. If you’d rather keep mowing, try raising the cutting height and see what hardy flowers appear. There are lots of options to explore.

Tell us what you’re doing (or not doing) for No Mow May

As in previous years, we’re keen to hear what actions people are taking to support pollinators and why. Whether you’re leaving part of your garden or allotment to grow, or you’re a business or landowner managing a larger area of land, we want to hear from you!

This year we also want to find out why people don't want to take part, or if you’re trying something different instead.

Either way, please complete as much of our survey as you want to.


Complete the survey


This year, we want to make No Mow May our biggest yet! Can we get more people involved than last year? Which district will record the most participants?

Make sure to share your participation with your family, friends, and neighbours to get them involved and make this No Mow May the best yet!

For previous years’ results, take a look at our reports in the Documents section.

  • No Mow May Survey

    No Mow May is an annual conservation campaign started by Plantlife, a British charity dedicated to the protection of wild plants and fungi. The campaign encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to stop mowing their lawns during May to allow wildflowers to bloom, creating essential habitats and food sources for pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

    By completing this survey, you will help the Kent's Plan Bee team to understand why residents and organisations in Kent choose to take part (or not), and the overall level of participation across the county.

    You can respond to all or as many of the questions as you like. If you would rather not provide feedback on a question, just move on to the next one. 

    Please do not include any personal information that could identify you or anyone else in any of your answers.

    Privacy: Kent County Council (KCC) collects and processes personal information in order to provide a range of public services. KCC respects the privacy of individuals and endeavours to ensure personal information is collected fairly, lawfully, and in compliance with the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018. Read the full Privacy Policy.

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