Discover the beauty of a thriving lawn while supporting our vital pollinators—let your grass grow and make a difference!
Have you seen the No Mow May signs out by the construction dirt pile in the grove behind the church? Your St. Matthew’s Green Team has placed them there. Why? What do they mean?
We are following the advice from Bees in the D, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization concerned with the health of pollinators. Simply put, No Mow May is an effort to allow grasses, dandelions, and other wild flowers to grow undisturbed for the month of May. This means that you won’t mow your lawn or use any other lawn equipment that could disturb the growth of the grass. Instead, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of your lawn in its natural state.
But why do people participate in No Mow May? At the onset of the growing season, hungry and recently emerged native bees face a critical period. In urban and suburban areas, it may be challenging to locate floral resources. However, you can assist your bee neighbors in thriving by allowing your lawn to grow for a more extended period, letting the flowers blossom, which provides pollinators with nectar and pollen. Reducing the frequency of mowing your lawn establishes a natural habitat, which, in turn, can enhance the diversity and abundance of wildlife, including bees and other pollinators. As an added benefit, letting your grass grow longer can lead to needing to water your lawn less!
For more information on this and other sustainability efforts, visit beesinthed.com.