Lawns

Our perception of lawns is evolving from neat green patch to a more relaxed and sustainable grassy space that encourages less mowing and allows nature to thrive

Sustainable alternatives to a traditional lawn

Mow the lawn less and let wildflowers and wildlife thrive

Attractive flowers for long grass

Grassy places can be home for lots of wildlife

  • Short grass lets green woodpeckers hunt for ants and some solitary bees find nesting spots
  • Long grass creates a mini-jungle for grasshoppers and many other invertebrates
  • A mini-meadow offers seedheads for finches
  • Bumblebees forage for nectar on lawns where clover and other lawn ‘weeds’ are allowed to flower

Common lawn problems

Lawn maintenance

How to keep your lawn looking good

Lawns and meadows at the RHS Gardens

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