Dakota Gardener: The messy and controversial science behind No Mow May

  • While No Mow May results in blooming dandelions, recent research has shown that dandelions are fairly poor nutrition sources for many pollinator species. (Pixabay photo)
    While No Mow May results in blooming dandelions, recent research has shown that dandelions are fairly poor nutrition sources for many pollinator species. (Pixabay photo)
  • Dakota Gardener: The messy and controversial science behind No Mow May
    Dakota Gardener: The messy and controversial science behind No Mow May

    No Mow May is a popular conservation movement to encourage people to abstain from mowing their lawns during the month of May. The stated purpose is to allow weeds to grow and flower in the lawn to provide nectar and pollen to nourish early season pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

    People are surprised that NDSU Extension isn’t promoting this practice. Our organization normally encourages pol…