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Meandering mowing can help out bees

Gail P Sherman
Jan 30, 2025
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Mowing grass in curved, meandering strips instead of straight lines can boost biodiversity. A recent study found that altering grass-mowing patterns can increase the population of pollinators like bees and butterflies.

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