“No Mow May” — where homeowners don’t mow for the month to benefit pollinators — has both champions and critics. Explore the debate between conservation benefits and practical challenges as cities adopt this growing movement, and discover whether this one-size-fits-all approach truly delivers on its environmental promises. Can skipping lawn maintenance really help pollinators?
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