I agree with you about No Mow May but would also add that the timing (May) was chosen to be appropriate in the English growing season (I have 50 years English gardening behind me before coming to Canada) and perhaps a different month would be more appropriate here - June for where I live, maybe February in some more southerly locations. The other thing is that it's really just a marketing exercise to get people thinking about no-mow every month if possible and it has had moderate success in the regard. Also agree about dandelions.
In my neck of the woods, May is appropriate, but yes, definitely, it depends upon location. And--yes!--there is a large element of marketing hook to the phrase...just get folks to think more about consequences before turning to the mower. It has definitely improved awareness.
I agree with you about No Mow May but would also add that the timing (May) was chosen to be appropriate in the English growing season (I have 50 years English gardening behind me before coming to Canada) and perhaps a different month would be more appropriate here - June for where I live, maybe February in some more southerly locations. The other thing is that it's really just a marketing exercise to get people thinking about no-mow every month if possible and it has had moderate success in the regard. Also agree about dandelions.
In my neck of the woods, May is appropriate, but yes, definitely, it depends upon location. And--yes!--there is a large element of marketing hook to the phrase...just get folks to think more about consequences before turning to the mower. It has definitely improved awareness.