groundcovers
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Seriously, We Don’t Need Lawns
1It’s never been harder to keep a lawn alive and unless radical climate interventions happen like, tomorrow, this is the easiest it’ll be for the rest of your life. Not to be too dramatic, but: Have you ever considered giving up?
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How to Start a ‘Bee Lawn’ (and Why You Should)
Traditional lawns — as in, the ones that require ripping up a piece of land, removing any plant life, and then planting and growing a uniform type of grass, which society dictates must be maintained in a certain way — are not the only option for your yard. (For more background, read Lifehacker writer A.A.…
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When You Should Use Sand on Your Lawn (and When You Shouldn’t)
Golf courses are known for their greener-than-green, perfectly manicured grass. And if you’ve been to one, you may have noticed a layer of sand on links. But unlike those professionally maintained grounds, most people don’t have their own landscaper or groundskeeper, and, as a result, want to take matters into their own hands.