lawn

Two phrases you might hear from parents who live in sprawl: 1.  "We moved so our kids could play on the lawn." 2.  "We can't let the kids go outside because there are molesters/crazy drivers everywhere." I don't see how both these propositions can be true.  If you can't let your child... read more »

In a recent post on Planetizen's group blog, Todd Litman discusses the pros and cons (mostly cons) of lawns.   ... read more »

Amit R. Paley surveyed the greater Washington, D.C. region to find more homeowners opting for smaller lawns or no lawn at all. While not all persons interviewed prefer less lawn, a growing number of people see lawns as a costly maintenance burden. Some feel a private lawn can be easily traded for ... read more »