Managing your yard in early spring: Best practices
Published on May. 2, 2023, 4:45 PM
To mow or not to mow? That is the question.
'No Mow May' is a movement founded in the UK that encourages people to leave their lawns alone for the month for the benefit of pollinators.
On this side of the pond, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF)'s #GrowItDontMowIt campaign also encourages the natural growth of wildflowers and native meadows to restore habitat for pollinators in decline.
To gain a better understanding of the potential pros and cons of following this concept, I spoke with an expert on how to best support pollinators in early spring. Watch the video above for their insightful remarks.
Thumbnail photo credit: Pexels/Magic K.
