The days of the perfect-looking yard -- often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green -- may soon be gone.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18672298

The days of the perfect-looking yard – often lawns that guzzle copious amounts of water to stay green – may soon be gone.

Homeowners are increasingly opting to “re-wilding” their homes, incorporating native plants and decreasing the amount of lawn care to make their properties more sustainable and encourage natural ecosystems to recover, according to Plan It Wild, a New York-based native landscape design company.

About 30% of the water an average American family consumes is used for the outdoors, including activities such as watering lawns and gardens, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In the West, where water is absorbed almost immediately by the sun or thirsty vegetation, outdoor water usage can increase to an average of 60% for the average family.

As concerns for the environment – as well as increasing utility bills – grow, so do homeowners’ preferences for how they decorate their yards.

    • FiveMacs@lemmy.caEnglish
      7·
      3 months ago

      I just had someone call armed thugs to tell me to tend to my lawn or else I face a 250$ fine because my ‘lawn’ doesn’t look like the others.

      Needless to say I just bought too much vinegar and am currently pickling my entire yard. They don’t like plants, so not they get a Lister dirt/mud pit.

      • Boomkop3@reddthat.comEnglish
        3·
        3 months ago

        rip plants, lmao. I’m glad that bs isn’t legal here. That is, unless it gets really excessive. But generally people get a professional help on a state budget at that point