Ah, lawns. So pretty, but so costly… in a lot of ways.
If you want to get a clear picture of just how gross conventional lawns can be, watch this pretty hilarious and comprehensive video Charlie Berens, comedian, made about why lawns are just so darn bad for the environment.
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