(landscaper waiting patiently)
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the city has introduced an initiative
asking residents
to let their lawns and parks
grow to one foot tall before mowing
to benefit the struggling pollinator population
the landscapers are standing down.
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“the grass is always greener once you don’t have to mow a lawn anymore.”
r.k. milholland
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Let the grass grow till it is a foot high? I will need a combine not a lawn mower.
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you’re gonna’ need a bigger boat!)
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🤣
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A very good idea.
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it will be interesting to see how many people can handle it, this is the second year
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I hope they are sympathetic towards this suggestion
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me too, doesn’t have to be a foot tall, but let it grow for a bit longer than usual in the spring
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Yes it’ll save them some hard work too.
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It is definitely good for nature, but makes the eventual mowing a big job. More people might have to use gardeners then, so it could actually offer them more work in the future.
Best wishes, Pete.
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a good point, Pete
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We finally rocked our front yard and left the back to the deer. It’s work no matter which way you turn.
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it really is, just choose your battles )
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One foot? 😳
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minimum of 6, for the spring only, then mow away )
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That’s a little better…only a little, yet I understand the need to pollinate.
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If the grass grows to 12 inches you are probably going to lose a few rakes.
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this is just for the spring and that can grow pretty fast, so we’ll see how it goes. this is the second year
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Funny. Is this for real? I must agree with Brad.
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yes, this is the second year, they are recommending 6 inches at a minimum and then mow after the spring
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Wow, that would be tough mowing for the regular Joe homeowner. Interesting to see, though.
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If I let our lawn get to a foot high, Beth, I’d have to take off the bagger and go for the mulch cut instead.
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yes, for sure
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Good idea but not particularly practical!
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our city did it last year and all of the parks did it, along with many of the residents. mow away after the spring )
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My city will fine you if the grass is ever over six inches tall. We need to borrow your city council as I’d be happy to let my grass grow a foot tall, and even taller! Save the bees!!!
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yes!
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I am fortunate that I mow a small lawn in back. The big yard is beach grass and moss. I’m okay with that.
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That’s great
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I’ve mowed enough lawns in the past to know grass a foot tall would be horrendous.
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I think they are really just wanting people to not worry about mowing in the spring. The city spurts them and it will be good for the pollinators
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It’s a wonderful idea and known as No Mow May! It gives anything in the grass a chance to flower and for some regions the first flowering plants to offer food for pollinators. We’ve taken so much away from them already with development, pesticides, etc. that this is just a little boost. It’s been going on for several years here.
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Exactly! And great –
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I love the concept. However, we wouldn’t be able to cut our lawn at that height. Instead, we’ve planted wildflower seeds this year in the hopes we’ll create more “fill-up” stations for bees and butterflies.😃
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Great idea
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We have a similar system with our local council for the parks. They only mow a path through and leave the rest to grow. They have sown wild flowers throughout.
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I love that
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Very true
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We don’t have that problem here. The government only mows the grass in the parks about twice a year. It grows up to my chin.
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there you go –
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My grandson and I slowly ripped our front lawn out over a two year period, so enforcers now have to poke around back if they want to cite us for any violations.
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perfect !
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That’s brilliant. My front yard is slowly making the transition to wildflower garden.
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that’s great
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How could you mow grass that high? I’m all for doing whatever it takes to made bees and butterflies happy, but then you’d just have to let it go or hack it down.
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I think their goal is to not mow until the end of may and they won’t have any problem with the height
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That makes perfect sense. Anything for the bees and butterflies. Definitely. 🙂
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sounds a splendid idea; we should always consider the animals —
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and it’s an easy thing to do, as long as the city is on board
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Yay! They figured it out!!!! I’m so happy.
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What a marvelous idea…. good for the environment, not to mention a bit of peace from the constant drone of riding mowers… 😵
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Yes, for both reasons
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