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Alternatives To The Traditional Lawn

Posted by plantsman On January - 2 - 2010

meadowAcross the country, the tradition lawn is the dominant landscape feature. Lawns are quite labor intensive as they need weekly moving and other tasks such as aerating. Also, since they are not a natural occurrence they depend on chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides to really flourish. Some lawn space can be managed with little trouble but the vast, weed-free lawn can be rethought. Think about reducing the size of your lawn and replacing it with a more low maintenance, environmentally friendly alternative. The possibilities are endless and often result in a more attractive garden.

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