Annually, as seasons change from winter to spring, the Recreation and Parks Department undertakes its no mow drive.
The underlying goal of the initiative is to allow for the blooming of flowers and to aid conservation efforts, disclaims Cape {town} Etc.
The drive takes place between August and November at chosen public open spaces, to allow for spring flowers and indigenous plants to bloom and seed.
Amongst the list of open spaces are Kings Place Park, Sunrise Circle verge and Valmary Park. A guided no-mowing list can be found here .
The ultimate aim of the drive is the protection of ecological processes which promote the growth of distinctive Fynbos vegetation.
