Don't Mow May: five tips from Husqvarna for a thriving spring garden

Unmowed, but not untouched

It is currently the outgoing period to prepare the garden for spring. A beautiful lawn with beautiful flowers, who doesn't dream of it? To let nature do its job, Don't Mow May, an initiative of Knack, calls on people not to mow their grass during the month of May. Not only does this give bees and other beneficial insects a boost, but garden owners are rewarded with a colorful garden full of flowers and a vibrant ecosystem. Husqvarna, a great supporter of biodiversity, actively supports this initiative and calls on everyone to participate. Here are five handy tips to get the garden ready for a new and lively spring season.

Tip 1. Make a mowing schedule of your garden: good for fauna and flora

To increase the biodiversity of a garden, it's a good idea to not mow certain areas to give flowers and other plants a chance to grow. This starts with making a sketch of the garden that some strips of uncut grass mapping, or some flowerbeds bloom in the center of the garden. Mowing the remaining areas of the lawn can be done manually, or can be left to a robotic mower that uses trellis arches to screen flower beds or newly sown grass.

Tip 2. Suitable soil for sowing flowers works wonders

To give flower seeds the best chance to grow out, it is important to have a good piece of land pick out that is free of vegetation. First remove the roots of plants and weeds that are already present, with the exception of plants from which many flowers have already grown. This is because plants compete with each other for sunlight and nutrients, and the idea is to allow the flower seeds to grow optimally. After selecting a piece of soil, loosen it with a hoe. This should not involve hoeing too deeply to preserve the existing soil life. For large areas it is sometimes necessary to hoe shallowly. milling, in which soil is superficially stirred so that it is easier to cultivate.

Tip 3. A schedule for sowing flowers and plants

April and May are perfect for planting certain garden flowers, so that a colorful display can be enjoyed during the spring and summer months. To provide variety in the appearance of the garden are annual or biennial flowers a good choice. The annual flowers can be grown from mid-April can be sown. Here it is recommended to sow only species in the ground that can withstand frost. If the desired species does not survive night frost, it is recommended to sow only from mid-May sow. Should frost occur late after the seed has been sown, protect these spots with pots and buckets.

Tip 4. Vertical mowing keeps the lawn healthy

To enjoy a beautiful lawn all year round, it is best to scarify the grass twice a year. Scarifying, also sometimes called vertical mowing, is an operation that involves cutting up to a few centimeters deep into the ground, which allows the roots of mosses anddead grass is removed. This allows the lawn to better absorb air, water and nutrients, resulting in a vibrant turf. The prime time to do this is in the spring between March and May and in the fall between August and October. One day for treatment of the lawn, it is wise to keep the grass mow short and water the lawn. When scarifying itself, it is best to follow one direction in straight tracks. Then remove any loose grass, moss and weeds and repeat the process in the opposite direction.

Tip 5. The importance of pruning

Pruning the plants is essential to making the garden spring-ready. The important thing is to prune the plants on the right time pruning so these can shine for the rest of the season. It is helpful to have a pruning calendar make up the plants present in the garden. In fact, some plants require a special way of pruning. It is appropriate to always use a sharp pruning shears to be used when pruning so that a smooth pruning wound is created and the plant can grow back optimally.

A vibrant garden: invaluable

A vibrant spring garden that fuels and supports biodiversity fits completely with Husqvarna's corporate philosophy. The Swedish brand pays close attention to supporting this biodiversity, which translates directly into convenient, ready-to-use solutions. Thus Husqvarna tries to encourage people to make their own gardens greener, and to pursue as much biodiversity as possible.

"People are increasingly trying to contribute to a greener world. Sometimes it seems difficult to create real impact, but initiatives such as letting the grass grow for a month and planting flowers yourself are already making a big difference," said Bart van Hal, Marketing Manager Husqvarna Division Benelux.