The grass isn’t always greener: The allure of alternative lawns

Wildflower meadows bring color, height and pollinators to the landscape. (Photo by Anna Ribbeck/LSU AgCenter)
When early settlers migrated westward to establish themselves in North America, they introduced various elements to the world around them. The origins of American lawns can be attributed to landscape designers from England and France. The first lawns in Europe were grassy fields surrounding castles that allowed guards to have a clear view of their surroundings. Our country’s founding fathers…

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