Moving Lawns beyond No Mow May
By Matthew Shepherd The lush green lawn has its roots in Europe, as a status symbol for Middle Age aristocrats: If you could have a garden that required considerable resources […]
No Mow May
No Mow May: An Easy Start for a Nature-Friendly Yard (But Not the Finish Line)
Do you need to mow as frequently? Can your mower get a rest this year? (Photo: Phil Roeder, Flickr, CC BY 2.0.) No Mow May seems like a simple thing: You
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No Mow, Slow Mow 2024: FAQs
Is your community buzzing about No Mow May? It’s a catchy name for a movement that aims far beyond not mowing yards for a few weeks. It’s a chance for
For Pollinators’ Sakes, Don’t Spring Into Garden Cleanup Too Soon!
By Justin Wheeler A version of this blog was originally published April 4, 2017. Updated March 16, 2023. Spring is here. A time when warmer weather naturally turns a winter-weary
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Moving Lawns beyond No Mow May
By Matthew Shepherd The lush green lawn has its roots in Europe, as a status symbol for Middle Age aristocrats: If you could have a garden that required considerable resources
No Mow May: Bringing Your Community on Board
What does it take to make change in your community? No Mow May is a classic example of the hard work that it will take to engage with your local
No Mow May? No Mow April? Low Mow Spring?
No Mow May has garnered a lot of media attention in the past few years. It’s catchy and succinct, but is it the best fit for your community this spring
No Mow May: Lessons Learned
No Mow May really took flight this year! We have seen hundreds of news articles, many new towns creating their own No Mow April/May/Spring resolutions, and we have received so
No Mow May Affiliate Spotlights: Appleton, WI and Lawrence University
Authors: Alex Schultz, Co-Chair of Pollenablers–Fox Cities, Bee City USA AppletonIsrael Del Toro, President of Appleton Pollinator Project, Bee Campus USA Lawrence University The Appleton Bee City USA affiliate group,
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