GREENING YOUR GRASS
To many eyes, Lawn 1 in these pictures is a beautiful sight. It’s a flat, verdant, perfectly manicured lawn, but there are hidden issues. Lawn 2 is also beautiful, but it has a more ecologically sound character. Can you spot the difference?
THE PROBLEMS WITH TRADITIONAL LAWNS
Pollution
Lawns can impact on the environment, either positively or negatively. Statistically, 60 per cent of toxic nutrient runoff is from domestic gardens, golf courses and playing fields, not agricultural
