lawns and the zoning restrictions and neighborhood covenants that give these norms the force of law." In urban and suburban spaces, growing food in front yards and parking strips can not only provide fresh produce but also be a source of neighborhood pride. While converting lawn space into strictly utilitarian farms is not common, incorporating edible plants into front yards with sustainable and aesthetically pleasing design is of growing interest in the United States. No Mow May No Mow May is a campaign to encourage homeowners to not mow their lawns during the month of May to support pollinators and wildlife diversity. It was started by Plantlife, a wildlife conservation group in the United Kingdom, in 2019. See also Bacterial lawn Moss lawn Tapestry lawn Organic lawn management Gardening List of organic gardening and farming topics References Further reading Bormann, F. Herbert, et al. (1993) Redesigning the American Lawn. Hessayon, D. G. (1997). The Lawn Expert. Expert. . Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Lawns: Ch. 3: pp. 26–33. Macmillan. . Jenkins, V. S. (1994). The Lawn: A History of an American Obsession. Smithsonian Books. . Steinberg, T. (2006). American Green, The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn. W.W. Norton & Co. . Wasowski, Sally and Andy (2004). Requiem for a Lawnmower. External links "Planting and care of Lawns" from the UNT Govt. Documents Dept. Integrated Pest Management Program: website & search-engine Lawn Care University at Michigan State University "EPA Management of Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source Pollution" (includes mismanagement of lawns problems.) Garden features Grasslands Groundcovers Hydrology and urban planning