City enters its annual ‘no mow’ period

Certain commons, parks and greenbelts across the metro will be allowed to grow wild during the City’s annual “no mow” period.

The parks and recreation department suspends mowing as winter turns to spring, from August to November, to let indigenous flora bloom and seed.

The mowing schedule will resume at the end of November.

“The aim is to protect ecological processes that promote the growth of distinctive fynbos vegetation. A number of public open spaces are conservation corridors, connecting to other open spaces, conservation areas, nature reserves and national parks, ensuring a healthy network of interconnected environments. When flowering, the areas will display fields of colour with a variety of spring flowers, which residents can enjoy,” the City said in a statement.

Those wanting to add areas to the “no-mow“ list needed the support of their broader community, said mayoral committee member for community services and health Patricia van der Ross.

A full list of the “no mow”areas can be found on the City’s website. Visit the Bulletin online at constantiabergbulletin.co.za to link to the list directly.