Look out for wildflowers blooming in St James, Woodham, Walker, Murchison, Richmond and Westminster Parks in the Board's area this spring. Following successful trials across the city the programme has been expanded.

"Wildflowers provide habitat for pollinators and insects, offering food, shelter, and places for them to breed. There are benefits to the soil as well, improving its structure by increasing organic matter when the vegetation breaks down. Plus… we can reduce our carbon footprint by decreasing our mowing requirements," said the Manager of Community Parks, Mr Al Hardy.

The flowers will help boost the region's bee population, providing pollen-rich gathering grounds in different areas of the city.

If the success of this trial continues, we will retain the wildflowers in the lawn areas, re-sowing as required.