Drogheda Tidy Towns are encouraging people to leave their lawnmowers in the shed and refrain from cutting their lawns as part of the “NO MOW IN MAY” initiative to allow nature to take its course, wild flowers to grow, and bees and other pollinators to thrive.
“By not mowing our lawns or cutting back grass and hedges, wildflowers are free to bloom and grow” said a Tidy Towns spokesperson. “Our bees feed off the pollen and thrive. Let’s take action together to help our biodiversity.
“One third of wild bees are threatened with extinction. This is mainly because of hunger – there isn’t enough food to support them in our landscape. Native Irish wildflowers like Dandelions, Red and White Clover, and Birds-foot trefoil are great sources of food for bees and other pollinating insects, as well as, butterflies, and birds.
“If all of us chose to put our lawnmowers away for one month, we could start creating places where pollinators can survive and thrive.
“Bees are the most important pollinator of crops and native plant species in Ireland. They are a key component of our wildlife and one of the busiest, least appreciated work forces we have.
“Bees pollinate our wild trees and wildflowers, which then support other insects, which then support birds, bats, mammals and everything up the food chain with food and shelter.
“Display one of The Drogheda Tidy Town “No Mow May” signs in your garden promoting and letting others know you are participating in the programme.
“You can collect a sign for yourself, neighbours and friends from the Louth County Council Office on Fair Street or from the Louth Local Development office on John Street or if that does not suit, send an email to tidytownsdrogheda@gmail.com and one of the Drogheda Tidy Towns committee in your area can arrange some signs for you.”
