Iowans are finishing up their lawn care for the fall with raking leaves, mulching and aerating, and as they prep for the winter ahead, one expert suggests they consider planting more than just grass next year. Botanist Paul Koch (COKE) says a flowering lawn is a good way to help the environment — as well as bees and monarchs.

Koch says these so-called “bee lawns” look nice while helping to make your property more sustainable.

Koch says just doing a “No Mow May” is not going to help bees and insects if your lawn has no flowers to help feed them.