Slow Mow Summer

Slow Mow Summer - a video from the UMN Bee Lab

Have you wondered about No Mow May? Maybe you should consider Slow Mow Summer instead! Turfgrass Extension Educator Jon Trappe and former graduate student James Wolfin were recently featured in a presentation with the University of Minnesota Bee Lab. They discuss the concept of Slow Mow Summer, which is a way to manage your lawn to be more friendly to pollinators while also maintaining a healthy lawn. Learn more in the Slow Mow Summer video recorded on March 30, 2023.


University of Minnesota Turfgrass team in the media – 4/17/23

Check out our team’s latest efforts in educating the public about our work. Turfgrass Extension Educator Jon Trappe wrote a blog post for Yard and Garden News and has been featured in a video presentation with the UMN Bee Lab!


Videos

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Spring Lawn Care

This webinar video was created in partnership with the Metropolitan Council and addresses several topics on how to care for your lawn in spring.

Springtime Lawn Care: Waking Up Your Lawn