Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley

Now that June has arrived, biodiversity campaigners say it’s okay to mow the grass again.

During the month of May every year, environmentalists in Ireland and UK urge people not to use lawnmowers.

The idea for No Mow May is to help save bees. Wild pollinators love native Irish wildflowers such as dandelions, which provide nectar and pollen.

If people mow less often – and refrain from mowing during May – these wildflowers flourish. And this creates spaces for bees to survive and thrive.

The National Biodiversity Data Centre said the impact of not mowing........

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