No-mow zones are areas alongside a lake or river where grass can grow un-checked. Once established, they have deep root systems to help stabilize the ground. No-mow zones are useful for protecting your shoreline from erosion, creating habitat and filtering pollutants.
To create a no-mow zone, simply stop mowing your lawn along your shoreline. For best results, we recommend you refrain from mowing at least 3 m (10 ft) back from your shoreline, for 75% of the length of your shoreline.
Creating a no-mow zone is low cost and low maintenance, however it's recommended to remove weeds and invasive species and plant native shrubs and perennial flowers. When the native vegetation flourishes and the no-mow zone matures, there will be fewer unwanted plants.