I’m a garden expert and there are good reasons not to mow your lawn at all – it won’t be ‘tidy’ but there are upsides
A GARDENING guru has revealed that not mowing your lawn can actually have some upsides.
Your yard won’t look tidy, but that is part of the aesthetic appeal.
Household Quotes garden expert Joshua Houston shared useful hacks to enhance the look of your lawn with The U.S. Sun.
MOW NO MORE
If a neat look isn’t what you want, then consider not mowing your lawn.
“This will allow it to grow out, which is beneficial to local wildlife, particularly bees,” he explained.
Houston added that it will “give your garden plenty of life.”
The trend isn’t new and he said that it has been coming into fashion over the last few years.
Experts at Bee City USA have shared additional side benefits of mowing less year-round.
Not only does it save water, time, and money, but it reduces air and noise pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment.
MAYBE MOWING
But if you are a fan of fresh-cut grass, you’re not alone.
“It may seem obvious but people forget the impact a freshly mowed lawn can have,” Houston said.
A lawn usually makes up most of your outdoor space, so the expert said “it’s important to figure this out” early when decorating your home.
It will make your life much easier when transforming your outdoor space.
CLEAN-UP CHAOS
Houston also recommended giving your yard a “regular tidy up.”
This is beneficial if you mow your lawn or not.
“Pick up rubbish and dispose of it in the correct manner,” he said.
Leaving it untidy won’t necessarily attract pests, he said, but keeping it uncluttered “allows you to spot the signs of their presence more easily.”
Houston also recommended a few decor ideas to revamp your garden that goes well with an unmowed lawn.
FURNITURE FIX
He explained how rearranging your furniture can make a big difference for your lawn.
“Look into changing your garden layout, move furniture around, and see if there’s any way you can create more space or a better look,” he added.
Also, there may be some areas of the space that you wouldn’t normally take a second look at.
Houston recommended using what you have to create the right vibe.
REPAINT RESOLUTION
Even though you utilize what you own, outdoor furniture is “particularly vulnerable to fading.”
This is due to being exposed to harsh weather, so Houston suggested repainting for a nice finish.
He also shared an easy money-saving tip because outdoor maintenance can get pricey.
“Check your garage or shed to see if you have any leftover paint that you can use,” he advised.
“Paint can be expensive so this will save you a lot of money.”
Benefits of not mowing your lawn
Experts at Bee City USA shared additional side benefits of mowing less, year-round.
Not only does it save water, time, and money, but it reduces air and noise pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment.
It also provides “better conditions for other invertebrates like lacewings and fireflies. They prefer longer grass,” they explained.
Sierra Club Magazine experts said that not mowing your lawn as frequently “increases biodiversity, reduces pest species, and decreases overall lawn management costs.”
“Frequent mowing also contributes to increased ragweed production,” said Dr. Chris Watson,lead author on a study from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivieres.