green space – envirobites

Many urban ecologists are looking to shift the perception of what the “green” in green space should actually signify. New avenues within lawn research and development can help communities embrace wildness over uniformity in urban ecosystems, and push for the creation of urban green spaces that are more resilient to climate change.

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Can mowing less promote a suburban bee utopia?

July 16, 2018July 11, 2018 Kari St. Laurent 0 Comments flowers, green space, lawns, pollinators

Mowing your lawn less frequently may promote a higher bee abundance due to greater floral resources. But how can we strike a balance between creating a suburban green space and a messy yard? Mowing every other week was found to promote pollinators in residential lawns without making the neighbors too angry.