The Sustainability Commission is promoting a "Low Mow April." During April, Brentwood residents are encouraged to limit their lawn mowing to every two weeks, with the mower set on maximum height to preserve flowering capabilities for pollinators.

The City of Brentwood is dedicated to demonstrating its commitment to a safe and sustainable, healthy community environment through the implementation of initiatives to increase the pollinator population by promoting "Low Mow April" in 2025 which encourages the growth of beneficial, natural habitats for pollinators by allowing all citizens to voluntarily postpone mowing of their lawns without repercussion.  Therefore, the City's Code relating to weeds or turf grown in excess of seven (7) inches will be temporarily suspended from April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025.

Why "Low Mow" instead of "No Mow?"

The latest research shows that a "Low Mow" approach is more beneficial to pollinators, and more manageable to homeowners. To read more on this research, please see the links below.

• No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics say
• No Mow May: Not very useful for the best pollinator health
• The Science Against No Mow May
• No Mow May Could Backfire: Here's Why

Other benefits to "Low Mow":

• Help bees and other pollinators get their food
• Reducing mowing frequency will preserve water
• Help lawns become more resilient should a drought occur
• Reduce pollution by reducing emissions from gas-powered lawn equipment

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Brentwood is providing lawn signs (pictured below) to residents interested in advertising that they are participating in "Low Mow April." If you are interested in obtaining a yard sign, stop by the Brentwood Community Center and speak with staff at the front desk. If you have any additional questions about "Low Mow April" please contact Brentwood Parks and Recreation at parks@brentwoodmo.org