the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, “No Mow May” is an initiative where Ridgewood residents do not mow their lawns in May in order to preserve the habitats of many insects and bees, and to promote conversations about the environment. The optimal time to leave grass uncut for the benefit of bees and other pollinators is during the month of May.
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The goal of No Mow May is to let your grass grow for the entire month of May, creating habitat and food sources for early season pollinators.
All those interested in participating in No Mow May Ridgewood must register on the Village website. You will then get a sign for your yard, so all your neighbors will know that you are helping the environment.
Allowing grass to grow uncut during the month of May can have several benefits for bees and other pollinators, as it provides a habitat and food source for them. However, there can also be some potential disadvantages to leaving grass uncut during this time:
- Aesthetics: Uncut grass may not be aesthetically pleasing to some people, which could result in complaints or negative feedback from community members.
- Fire hazard: Long grass can pose a fire hazard, especially during dry periods. If you live in an area prone to wildfires, it may be best to keep your grass short to reduce the risk of fire.
- Pests and Weeds: Leaving grass uncut for an extended period can result in an increase in pests and weeds, which can be detrimental to both your lawn and nearby gardens.
- Allergies: Long grass can produce an increase in pollen, which can exacerbate allergies for some people.
- Safety: Tall grass can be a safety hazard, as it can hide hazards or obstacles that may be on the ground.
It’s important to weigh the benefits and disadvantages of leaving grass uncut for bees and other pollinators during the month of May, and consider the specific context of your area before making a decision. If you do decide to leave your grass uncut, it’s recommended to cut it down at the end of May to reduce the risk of fire, pests, and other potential issues.
It deflects from the 7 acres of trees the council (-1) wants to cut down at Schedler.
“F” that! Take care of your property you lazy slobs.
Get off my lawn and leave me alone!
Get an official government sign for your unmown lawn? Great! It can go right next to your “Science is real” sign.
This is one initiative that Ridgewood supports so that they look “green” while they do other things completely contradictory that further devalue the Village like clear cutting trees on a historic property to build a ballfield. Many of the Committees and Boards that Ridgewood has established are for the explicit purpose to work on initiatives (Green Amendment, Arbor Day Foundation Proclomation on trees, PFAS Water Clean Up, etc) that look good and to apply for grant money. They talk a good game but there are so many clear examples of behavior that is opposite to the messaging for clean air, clean water, etc. I think they hope most residents are not paying close attention so that they are not called out on their behavior.
Oh so we won’t get a fine for not cutting it. Wow,
Well at least for the month of may.
Who comes up with this stuff.
These are the same idiots that have the Hate Doesn’t Live Here and BLM signs.
The definition of irony….
I want to REALLY help the environment.
I’m not mowing my lawn ALL YEAR.
The ticks will love it. Maybe we can get some goats or sheep. Also, goats love poison ivy, if anyone has that problem.
If it’s good enough for Central Park, it’s good enough for me.
That would be funny to see the whole town. No one cutting the grass, you would see it a bunch of wildflowers. I’ll tell you that. It would be different.
my lazy neighbor still hasnt cleaned up their leaves
And in June it will be much harder to cut. Brilliant.
This is simply stupid.
Correct.
Just like EVERY OTHER woke initiative…
Not well thought out and more destructive than beneficial.
Maybe if they had thought of doing something constructive like planting a perennial garden, (doesn’t have to be big), with all the wild flowers and plants that attract bees and butterflies. Like Bee Balm and a Butterfly Bush. I had a perennial garden, it was wonderful, and cost effective. It came up every year all by itself!! Just water and weed a bit.
It didn’t cut down on racism. I am white and racism against me is worse in April than in May, even though my lawn is shaggy like a ghetto dweller’s lawn.
Waiting for some shade equity to break the white man’s way.