From aristocratic estates to suburban front yards, we trace the surprising history of the American lawn and explore how our ideas about the perfect landscape took root.

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National Wildlife Federation

https://blog.nwf.org/2024/04/why-we-have-lawns/

History Channel

https://www.history.com/articles/lawn-mower-grass-american-dream

Cornell Botanic Gardens

https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/explore/on-campus-natural-areas/native-lawn-demonstration-area

Gardens Illustrated Mag

https://www.gardensillustrated.com/features/the-history-of-lawns

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

https://dec.ny.gov/get-involved/living-green/sustainable-landscaping

NRDC

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/more-sustainable-and-beautiful-alternatives-grass-lawn

Farmers Almanac

https://www.almanac.com/grass-alternatives-lawn-replacements