Lawn Gone! Part Three—What Do I Plant Instead of Grass?
Let’s assume you have decided to remove some lawn grass and replace it with something else. And, having read parts one and two above, you aren’t scared off by a change in the work you’re now doing. Because it isn’t that you are suddenly doing a lot of new work—you’re simply doing different things (unless […]
Lawn Gone! Part Two—Kill the Lawn
So, in 1996, we bought the dream home. Large windows looked out into the yard and tall trees ringed it on 3 sides. The former owner said: “The only problem is the grass doesn’t grow well and mowing on the hillsides is tough—I almost cut my foot off several times. Better get ready to spend […]
Lawn Gone! Part One—What’s Wrong with Lawns?
Crack cocaine, gambling, and internet surfing aren’t America’s biggest addictions, it’s actually the addiction to a green lawn. More American homeowners have grass lawns than have children. Blame it on Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed many parks and green spaces for our cities. His advocacy of green swards leading to the country estate serves as […]