No Mow May: Does It Really Help Pollinators?
Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, MythsShow Notes
No Mow May is a popular initiative that encourages people to stop mowing their lawns for a month to help bees and other pollinators. But does it really work? And what are the drawbacks? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of No Mow May from a gardener's perspective. NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: The Surprising Benefits of Moths in Your Garden
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