NATIVE LAWNS

Grass Lawns' Impact

There a number of reasons why lawns are classed as bad from the environment. Research has concluded that grass uses more water than alternatives, does not foster a positive environment for vital pollinators, can damage local ecosystems by replacing important wild grasses and plants, and produce more greenhouse gasses than they soak up. What’s more, the tools and products used to maintain lawns – from mowers to pesticides and fertilizers – cause significant pollution either in the air or from rain water run off.
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What Alternatives Are There?

There are lots of alternatives to traditional lawns that both look great and are great for the environment. These alternatives typically revolve around utilizing the natural environment to create a lawn that supports self-maintenance and diversity. In essence, the longer these lawns, the better they will look.

Current lawns are typically composed of Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Centipede Grass, etc. However, these lawns are supposed to look a specific way: short, flat, green, and square. These alternatives will be filled with diversity and certainly won’t detract from the landscape. The new standard will be short and tall, many shapes, and colorful. Truthfully, these lawns are fewer “lawns” and more self-maintained, beautiful gardens, that add to their surroundings and support the environment.