Professor Tom Hsiang is a Professor of Plant Pathology in the department of Environmental Sciences at the Ontario Agricultural College. Click here to learn more about the exciting and innovative research Dr. Hsiang and his lab group are doing in the field of plant pathology with regard to alternative controls for disease in turfgrass systems
#NoMowMay aims to support pollinators by letting grass (and weeds) grow in the month of May. However, this can increase the number of unwanted pests in your neighbourhood and decrease the quality of your lawn long-term. The take home messages are to mow when the grass needs mowing, plant native flowering species, and create a long-term plan to support pollinators.
The idea of not cutting your lawn until June, also known as "No Mow May,” is gaining momentum. It's meant to help flowers and weeds grow to help bees pollinate. But does it make sense? Mike Drolet, Global News, gets the answer from the experts at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.