One of the actions we can take in our communities is simply trying to
convince property owners to stop mowing their lawns so darn frequently.
For example:
*Mowing the Lawn Less Often Improves Bee Habitat*
https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/news/release/mowing-lawn-less-improves-bee-habitat
*The research team found that while mowing every 3 weeks resulted in as
much as 2.5 times more lawn flowers (aka dandelions and clover) and greater
diversity of bee species, the abundance of bees was greatest when
homeowners mowed every 2 weeks.*
*“We found that backyards can be a surprisingly beneficial habitat for
bees,” said Lerman, the study’s lead author. “Mowing less frequently can
improve pollinator habitat and can be a practical, economical, and
timesaving alternative to lawn replacement or even planting pollinator
gardens.”*
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