Lawns
An expansive verdant lawn is a powerful status symbol for many homeowners. The first lawns belonged to aristocracy and surrounded country estates. Our current thinking echoes these early status symbols of affluence as homeowners vie for the coveted garden award in their neighborhoods. Many a homeowner spends a good portion of his weekend during … Keep Reading → the growing season mowing, fertilizing, weeding and watering his lawn to achieve that estate look and envy of the neighbors. While most lawns are planted in grasses, other ground covers such as herbs, wild flowers and native plants have gained in popularity as water-wise alternatives. These more natural lawn alternatives also decrease gasoline powered lawn motor usage while reducing harmful emissions and pesticide use. Organic lawn management, fertilization and pest control are growing trends in lawn care. Look for some great tips on lawn care in this Hub topic.
