This year, we decided to participate in No Mow May. This is to give native wildflowers that attract pollinators as first food a chance to grow. Our wish came true, not that we had much control over the situation. It has rained nearly every other day the entire month of May. Days where it didn't rain, the ground was too wet
No mow May paid off, and the bees are loving the Blue Bugleweed
and the Snowball bushes
Blue Bugleweed and yellow Wintercress
How does your garden grow?
What a great idea! Kudos!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure the neighbors are happy
DeleteThose first flowers are so important for early pollinators.
ReplyDeleteI hope we see more pollinators around as we move on to Summer.
DeleteI live in a 6th floor apartment and don't have a garden, so I love that you are sharing these beautiful flowers! A great idea indeed!
ReplyDeleteAll my beautiful weeds 🐱
Deletethat snowball bush is awesome !!! did you plant or was it there when you moved in ?? ♥♥♥ is it super big or kinda...teeneee tineee !! ☺☺☺♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteWe planted them. They were supposed to be kept trimmed in a roundish, ball. I can't seem to get the hang of it so they are a bit unruly. Medium.
DeleteYour lawn looks like a beautiful garden. We finally mowed yesterday, so mostly did a no mow May. And you're right about the weather. This weekend certainly doesn't feel anything like summer. I hope you're enjoying yours though. A bit warmer tomorrow-hopefully.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure the neighbors would agree with the beautiful look of the lawn.
DeleteHere in the UK many participate in 'No Mow May' it helps the important pollinators.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I was thrilled to see the bees enjoying the wildflowers in the lawn
DeleteLove that you joined No Mow May! It's amazing how nature responds when we step back and let it thrive. Even with all the rain, it's heartening to know pollinators are getting a boost. Sometimes the best gardening is letting the wild take the lead. Beautiful effort!
ReplyDeleteIt was exciting to see all the bumblebees and a butterfly!
DeleteI would LOVE no mow May because I have already mowed five times this year. Sadly in Wichita, if your grass grows over 5 inches tall, the City fines you and you go to court over it. It happened to one of the people who live on my block. You are lucky you have an understanding community.
ReplyDeleteMy community is a rural, farming community. My neighbor's might not like it, oh well.
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