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By Jon Trappe, U of MN Extension turfgrass educator
A number of Minnesota and Wisconsin cities have started 'No Mow May' efforts in recent years, but experts are now saying it might not be such a good idea.
A researcher with the University of Minnesota said it's not clear if not mowing in May actually helps pollinators.
'No Mow May' is well-intended — to provide flowers for early season pollinators — but after that month of growth, mowing more than one third of the plant’s tissue can harm the lawn.