No Mow May

It’s almost May; is it time to stop mowing?

April 27, 2024 | By Ken Johnson, University of Illinois Extension

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Did you notice people’s lawns getting a little long last May? No Mow May has become a popular way to help pollinators. No Mow May began in the United Kingdom in 2019 as a way to help struggling pollinator populations. The idea is that if people don’t mow their lawns during May,…