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Help bees by not mowing dandelions

Dandelion seedhead in the sun by Paul Lund, taken near Bradwell windmill. 3 October 2016

Dandelion seedhead in the sun by Paul Lund, taken near Bradwell windmill. 3 October 2016

Gardeners should avoid mowing over dandelions on their lawn if they want to help bees, according to the new president of the British Ecological Society.

Source: Help bees by not mowing dandelions, gardeners told | Environment | The Guardian

This entry was posted in Other News on 03/02/2020 by admin.

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