Turf lawns are a hallmark of suburbia and the American dream of a home and a white picket fence with green grass. Unfortunately, that dream includes a monoculture of turf grass, which requires particular lawn maintenance that is not great for the local ecosystem or wildlife. You can still have a green lawn while managing it more sustainably. Homeowners interested in more sustainable grass must be prepared to give up on the idea of a completely uniform lawn and be willing to allow other green plants to grow. Growing More Sustainable Lawns You’ll also need to change your philosophy of lawn care. Sustainable turf is more hands-off. These are the kinds of practices that will make your entire lawn and garden more eco-friendly: Choosing Sustainable Lawn Alternatives A monoculture is not the only option for a lawn. Sustainable lawn alternatives, and even mixes of turf grass and other green plants, […]
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