On a very hot day in September our mini hay meadow was cut by volunteers Pat and Ted from Knowle Green. They used a scythe because this is less disruptive to wildlife than a powered mower and gives the ability to mow selectively and at the right time so easier to create habitat diversity. A scythe is portable, economical and doesn’t require power; making it suitable for small, inaccessible spaces such as our mini hay meadow.