Title: Belton House Blooms Thanks to No Mow May Initiative
Belton House, situated near Grantham in Lincolnshire, has wholeheartedly adopted the ‘No Mow May’ campaign launched by Plantlife in 2019. This initiative promotes biodiversity by encouraging gardeners to allow wildflowers to grow, which in turn provides vital habitats for pollinators and sustenance for local fauna. Damian Mitchell, the chief gardener, is excited about the project, drawing attention to the unexpected joy visitors find in the dynamic wild regions contrasting with the precisely maintained lawns. “This presents an excellent chance to uncover the latent potential within your garden’s seed bank,” he remarked.
This campaign aligns with the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s goal to bolster insect populations and biodiversity, complementing wider strategies to counteract climate change. The Trust emphasises that altering traditional horticultural habits is a straightforward yet effective method to produce positive environmental benefits.
Belton House, a property under the care of the National Trust, not only impresses with its display of wildflowers, but also features a renovated Italian Garden, a Conservatory, and a Dutch Garden, making it a varied destination for visitors. Given that 97% of flower-rich meadows have disappeared since the 1930s, Plantlife reinforces the critical need for such initiatives in order to conserve our natural heritage.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
