Is your front lawn boring? Are you tired of trying to keep
it green and cut? Looking for something with colour and less care? Give some
though to turning your front lawn into a meadow.
This is not as easy as buying a wildflower mix and in fall,
as the grass is dying back , broadcasting the seeds across the lawn. There is a
way to do this and we will talk about that another day.
If you are seeking to create a meadow in your front lawn, perhaps
restoring some of the habitat that existed before your home was built, there
are a few things you need to know.
First and foremost: does you municipality have any bylaws
that restrict what you can grow on your lawn? Call city hall or visit the city’s website and find out. If you do not
you may go to some trouble and work, yes there is work involved in this transition
, you may be fined and ordered to remove the meadow.
So, take sometime to find
out what the rules, are before entering the game.
The second vital step is to take a look around your
neighbourhood and see what your neighbours lawns look like. If you are surrounded
by miniature golf courses you plan may well have a major obstacle. On the other hand,
if the neighbour’s lawns are dandelion havens then your plan may be well
received.
Tomorrow we will examine how to proceed if you are still
willing.
buttercup; looks great in the lawn
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