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My town's 'no mow May' week turned into a total mess
Our local council in Springfield encouraged everyone to skip mowing for a week to help pollinators, but my neighbor's yard got so overgrown it blocked the sidewalk. I spent three hours on Saturday helping him trim it back with hand clippers because he felt overwhelmed. Has your area tried something similar, and how did it actually work out?
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barnes.brian1mo ago
You're focusing on one messy yard, but the whole point is to help the bees and butterflies. A little inconvenience for a week is a fair trade for giving nature a real boost. The bigger picture is what actually matters here.
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sage521mo ago
Ever think a neat lawn was the only way? I used to, but @barnes.brian is right about the bigger picture. Letting things grow a bit really does help the bees, and that's more important.
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