Love wildlife, love your lawn

There’s nothing better than the feeling of lush green grass under your feet – but did you know that your garden lawn could provide a haven for wildlife, and help protect against the impacts of climate change at the same time?

J Raise the blade on your mower and cut the grass less regularly; embrace daisies, dandelions, clover and other naturally flowering plants

J Reduce the frequency of mowing to once every three to four weeks to allow flowers to bloom and help the pollinators

J While keeping some areas short – as paths, sunbathing spots and foraging areas for birds – let the rest of the grass grow longer. This offers shelter to grasshoppers and other insects and, in turn, these creatures are food for frogs, birds and bats

J Allow some parts of your lawn to grow long for the whole summer so that caterpillars can feed and transform into butterflies and moths

J Turn a blind eye to the odd bare patch within a lawn –these provide excellent sites for ground nesting bees

J If you do want a luscious green carpet, consider growing hardy yarrow within your lawn or, where there is limited footfall, experiment with incorporating herbs and flowers such as chamomile and creeping thyme

So, why not make a pledge to nature this year and bring your lawn to life. You’ll be amazed how much more vibrant your garden will be as a result. If you don’t have a garden, why not try some butterfly or bee-friendly plants? Every little helps! n refined elegance of our KODO design language woven into the toughness of an SUV Carefully curated materials like real maple wood, high-quality leather, Japanese textiles and chrome details are combined in perfect harmony in a car completely designed around its driver If this is how we craft the details,