Lawn of Native Grasses Beats Traditional Lawn for Lushness, Weed Resistance

My lawn is an example of the survival of the fittest :)

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110421104512.htm

ScienceDaily (Apr. 21, 2011) — A lawn of regionally native grasses would take less resources to maintain while providing as lush a carpet as a common turfgrass used in the South, according to a study by ecologists at The University of Texas at Austin's Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

"We created a lawn that needs less mowing and keeps weeds out better than a common American lawn option," said Dr. Mark Simmons, director of the center's Ecosystem Design Group, noting that this new approach could have a huge impact on pocketbooks and the environment.

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