bee lawn
Till, kill, or spill: How and when should you establish a bee lawn
By Andrew Hollman and Dominic Christensen
New research publication: Identifying challenges in establishing pollinator lawns among current and potential owners
Many homeowners love the idea of a pollinator lawn but our recent study finds that the cost of site prep and worries about soil readiness remain the biggest hurdles in adoption and establishment.
Where can I see what this type of lawn looks like in person?
By Jon Trappe
We often speak to people about the benefits of improved cultivars, species, or mixtures, and a common question by those looking to learn more is where can they go see and feel these in person. Below are two areas where folks can come and see maintained demonstration plots that are signed and open to the public.
University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media - 5/30/25
Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work! Watch the Cornell Turf Show webinar Long-term lawns featuring postdoctoral associate Paige Boyle, or listen to the audio-only podcast to learn more about creating more ecologically-focused lawns.
Register now - All About Bee Lawns workshop!
Interested in learning how to make a lawn more desirable to pollinators? This workshop will cover everything you need to know about growing and maintaining a bee lawn.
2024 Bee Lawn Update
By Paige Boyle
This past summer, I completed my first season of MSP LTER Pollinator Habitat data collection. I spent 3 weeks in the Twin Cities with my undergraduate helper from the University of St. Thomas, Eli, identifying plants in home lawns throughout the metro (Figure 1), getting rained on, and talking to homeowners about their yards.
Turfgrass Science team at the 2024 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings
Which grass should you choose? Check out our plots at the fair to help decide!
By Andrew Hollman and Kristine Moncada
We often get questions about which grass to buy for a home lawn. There are several different options for cool-season turfgrasses grown in Minnesota; which you choose will depend on your site, how you use your lawn, how much maintenance you want to do, and maybe even aesthetics.
Register now - All About Bee Lawns workshop!
Interested in learning how to make a lawn more desirable to pollinators? This workshop will cover everything you need to know about growing and maintaining a bee lawn.