As the warmer weather approaches in the Midwest, many homeowners are outside tending to their lawns. Some people are urging them not to start cutting grass for another month. “No Mow May” is a conservation initiative that began in the United Kingdom but is gaining popularity in North America. By allowing the grass to grow longer in May, it creates a habitat for pollinators before the flowers are plentiful. Bees can use the dandelions and taller grass as refuge and fuel until the season is in full bloom. It also turns out that not mowing as frequently is also good for the grass — pleasing many who see mowing as a weekly chore during the summer.
No Mow May is another reminder that sometimes the smartest thing to do is doing less of what you were doing. All good initiatives don’t need to involve adding. Consider stopping your weekly mowing ritual and ending other practices that are performed more from habit than from benefit.
