You may not be thinking about it but Spring is around the corner and many folks are already buzzing about No Mow May! This growing movement creates important habitat and resources for pollinators that keep our ecosystems running. But here’s our take on it: Let’s go beyond No Mow May!
There is more to sustainable lawn care than choosing not to mow your lawn. No Mow May is a great start, but you can take the next step and do equally simple actions to help pollinators and clean water year-round: Raise your mowing blade (letting lawn grow out to 6” and cutting down to 4”); use low-input turf species that reduce carbon costs; only watering when needed; and planting a bee lawn.
Blue Thumb’s goal is to provide people with sustainable landcare resources that protect pollinators all year round. We have all the resources you need to take the next step. We have free resources including plant lists, design guides, planting and maintenance guides, a plant finder tool and more. We even have a free online learning series for Minnesotans to access at any time to learn about pollinator lawns, pollinator gardens, seed sowing/saving, shoreline restoration, and more. For people wanting more guidance and 1-on-1 time with professional landscape designers, we offer live online workshops you can sign up for here. Spots are limited and fill up fast!
Let’s all challenge landscape norms this year and build a movement to protect pollinators and clean water. Info: bluethumb.org/public-resources/bluethumb.org/events/.