Many people spend a lot of time, money, and water maintaining their lawn. Some of this lawn care uses more resources (water, fertilizer, power for the lawnmower, weedkilling chemicals) than are necessary. Many lawns are over-watered, with the excess water running into the storm gutters. In arid or semi-arid areas, water is precious and should be conserved whenever possible. In addition, energy is required to transport and treat the water, so reducing water use also reduces energy use. In areas with plenty of rainfall, is still important to manage your lawn care to minimize use of resources. The article at the link below discusses some lawncare myths and more-sustainable ways to care for your lawn.
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