Transform your lawn into a biodiverse paradise with these aesthetic ideas. Enhance the beauty of your outdoor space while promoting biodiversity and supporting local wildlife.
Americans do love their lawns. But when it comes to nature, they are biodiversity deserts. Find out how people are designing an end to the toxic yard and bringing new models to life.
Embracing an "ungardening" philosophy need not mean that your entire backyard runs free. Instead, set aside sections of your garden and let them grow (mostly) unaided. Image: Alamy
The manual Lawn Alternatives in Sweden. From Theory to Practice shared the results of the transdisciplinary project “Lawn as ecological and cultural phenomenon: Searching for sustainable lawns in Sweden” (2013-2016, funded by FORMAS) and suggested practical implementation—guidelines for possible alternatives to existing contemporary lawns in Sweden. This essay excerpts some of the ideas in the … Continue reading Searching for Sustainable Lawns in Sweden →