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Your perfectly manicured lawn is bullshit.
I’m awakened by the persistent hum of our neighbor’s lawn mower. The gentle scent of grass is soothing, a reminder that the weekend is just beginning.
Growing up, I always enjoyed when people mowed their lawn. I found the Pavlovian association with Saturday mornings incredibly cathartic.
In actuality, they kind of suck. Lawn initially existed so you could see potential enemies approaching your castle to attack.
But, Gary, across the street, isn’t about to charge your driveway and fuck your shit up, making them a little less than practical in present day.
An outdated status symbol
Those who had lawns had something worth protecting and could afford the time and monetary investment involved in maintaining their lawn.
By dedicating the use of a large area of land solely to aesthetic purposes, you’re forgoing the opportunity to monetize the space.
Maintenance is shitty for the environment.
From water wasted for no purpose to the water pollution from chemical fertilizers & pesticides, and even further, the air pollution from lawn mowers, edgers, and blowers, keeping your lawn perfectly manicured comes with an onslaught of drawbacks.
