No Mow May in Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin Rapids, WI (WFHR, WIRI)

 The City of Wisconsin Rapids is again designating the month of May as No Mow May in the city. This year, city residents and property owners may participate without needing to register. Each property is eligible to receive one free yard sign, but you aren’t required to post it. 

How to get a sign

Signs can be picked up at the Mayor’s Office at City Hall. You can purchase additional signs for $10 dollars each. 

Why wait to cut your grass?

The goal of No Mow May is to help native pollinators during the early season as they forage for food. Letting lawns grow a bit longer in the early season and not treating them to chemical pesticides or herbicides helps native plants flourish. It can lead to an increase in the number and types of native plants. These are important food sources for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Waiting to remove winter leaves from your yard until you notice blooming trees and flowers provides important insulation for bees, moths, and butterflies in hibernation. This practice is also being referred to as “less mow” or “slow mow”. Allowing your grass to grow to a height of 6-8 inches before cutting the tips off, helps keep your grass healthy and less vulnerable to drought. You can set your mower deck at the highest level and cut less frequently all growing season.

For More Information:

Visit the City of Wisconsin Rapids website: https://www.wirapids.org/no-mow-may.html