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Article: The small lawn makes great sense today.
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- Sunset
- Article date:
- September 1, 1988
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1988 Sunset Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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It needs less water It takes less time. And it can still be useful and good-looking
In any year in any place, a small lawn means less work and lower cost than a big one. And nowadays in the West, the small lawn also makes really good sense because it doesn't demand as much water. There's a negative side to any lawn, whatever its size: it demands more water per square foot than anything else you can grow in your garden.
But there's also a big plus: the lawn supplies a uniquely comfortable and inviting surface that's perfect for barefoot play and lounging on warm days. It can also combine handsomely and easily with other garden textures ...