Kevin Baldwin opines:
Lawns collectively comprise the largest irrigated crop in the U.S., covering about 163,800 square kilometers, plus or minus 35,850 square kilometers, an area larger than Ohio. Another estimate puts lawn area at more than twice that of cotton. … We need to reimagine the entire lawn aesthetic. Variation, diversity, and dynamism need to become acceptable possibilities for lawns. More locally appropriate vegetation, greater biodiversity, fewer applications of harmful chemicals and fertilizers make this a win-win opportunity.
Last year's anti-lawn postings here and here.
(Photo by Rob Hogeslag)
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