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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why are Americans obsessed with their grass? I don't get it. I also think in 10-20 years, you'll look back and be ashamed of the environmental devastation that trying to keep a perfect lawn not to mention the impact to our health: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/lawns-american-yard-us/index.html#:~:text=Lawns%20are%20an%20American%20obsession,bylaws%20and%20by%20homeowner%20associations. For all those who profess support of the environment, this is the height of hypocrisy. End of rant.[/quote] I mean, the landscaped yards in that article look beautiful, but are a LOT of work and not necessarily cheap either. We've been working to convert a small section of our lawn to native plants but there is no way we would do the entire yard. And kids need some space to run around, a lawn is best for this. Doesn't mean it has to be "perfect."[/quote] That's fair but it also doesn't mean you need to spray for weeds or mosquitos, both of which are incredibly harmful to the environment, pets and people. On my frequent walks, I am starting to see how bland and sterile non-native plants and pristine grass/lawns look and how damaging that is. [b]Fun fact, did you know that your local bees can't pollinate non-native plants? [/b]Natives also do better. Moreover, you can find all kinds of alternatives to grass that are relatively low maintenance. It doesn't stop you from mowing. You just have to learn how to live with clover and dandelions! :) [/quote] I’m one of the people on this board who advocates for no chemicals, meadow lawns, I just posted about a perennial plant garden in lieu of a lawn, but this is a lie and a half. [/quote]\ Np here. What is true is that we have lost many of our native bees. Many bees only use certain native plants. Honey bees are actually not native. It is helpful to the environment to use native plants. [/quote] That’s not what the PP said, and that’s what I take issue with. No, many bees do not only use certain native plants; most natives do not bloom anywhere near long enough for them to rely on just natives. One of the reasons that we are losing so many bees is that we don’t have enough blooming plants for them, period. Look in most suburban neighborhoods: grass. Grass and bushes, sometimes a couple annuals. That’s it. There is nothing for bees (or birds or any other insect). You can plant a variety of pollinator-friendly plants - natives among them - that bloom over a season and give all the bees (including the little sweat bees) lots to eat. Pollen for protein and nectar for carbohydrates. But it’s not just natives. [/quote]
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