Americans need to give up their lawns.
I am a person who loves nature, the outdoors, woods, the boonies, whatever you want to call it. I grew up in a small town, with a big yard, ( 3-4 acres) and miles of woods beyond. I appreciated then and need today that space. Conversely, I also believe that the way to save our open, wild spaces, is for denser human living on a smaller footprint. My yard today is not a refuge or connection to the greener things in life. It is a seasonal chore that takes time away from doing other things, or nothing at all. Nor am I able to grow much on it. An abundance of shade and a lack of skill have hampered me there. If more of our manicured lawns were allowed to return to their natural state we would create habitat, increase O2 production and CO2 capture, and perhaps even help every community become more self sustainable. Like a victory garden to save more wild lands. What are some ways we could convince Americans to give up their yards.
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