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Agree or not. This is one of my pet peeves.

Why Grass

When did grass become a religion?
The perfect green, weed-free lawn
The goal of every homeowner?
Whole companies now exist solely
To maintain this suburban vision
With “lawn control” fertilizers and
A multitude of weed killer sprays,
In the process destroying habitat
And poisoning butterflies and the bees
We need for pollination of fruits,
Vegetables and a host of flowering plants.
Constant watering depletes reserves
And wastes our precious resource.
Hail to those who have dandelions 
And chickweed growing in their lawn
Or those who plant native grasses
And hardy local plants and flowers.
Hurrah for those who opt for vegetable
Gardens in the place of lawns and who
Plant shrubs and flowers that attract 
and nurture the elements of nature.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Bauer Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 12:35 PM
i agree with you, barbara! in my son's suburban neighborhood (i live in the city), there is one house i pass when out walking that does not have a manicured lawn and it looks so much nicer than all the others since nature is allowed to do her thing...
Hankins Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 12:15 PM
I'm with you, Barbara, 100%! My farmer friend has taught me how dandelions, violets, clover, and other lawn flowers are native pollinators and are so valuable! Thanks for this reminder.
Leffanta Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Naught to worry as we are exhausting freshwater supplies everywhere . . . .Aloha!
Peckham Avatar
January 18, 2022 at 10:36 AM
I think that IS something to be concerned about! Thanks for the read and comment.
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