Partial lawn mowing, that consists of reduced mowing frequency in dedicated sectors of a greenspace, is gaining in popularity in cities driven largely by interest in increasing pollinator diversity and conservation campaigns such as “No mow May”. Despite the astounding proportion of biodiversity living in our soils, studies into reduced lawn mowing practices have generally focused on aboveground indicators. Consequences for belowground diversity and urban … Continue reading Beyond pollinators: partial lawn mowing increases soil biodiversity while reducing soil compaction in cities