From August Abolins@1:153/757.21 to All on Mon May 30 22:39:00 2022
"Instead of a manicured lawn and garden, Beth and Craig
Sinclair planted 150 trees and other native plant species in
front of their bungalow. The couple, who moved to Smiths Falls
from Seattle about a decade ago, said natural lawns like theirs
are common in their former city."
From George Pope@1:153/757 to August Abolins on Wed Mar 1 09:13:16 2023
"Instead of a manicured lawn and garden, Beth and Craig
Sinclair planted 150 trees and other native plant species in
front of their bungalow. The couple, who moved to Smiths Falls
from Seattle about a decade ago, said natural lawns like theirs
are common in their former city." https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/smith-falls-naturalized- lawn-yard-victory-bylaw-environment-ecology-wildlife-diversity-
1.6467370 https://bbs.lc/yrBZd
Friends of mine have done this in their backyard -- clearing the way so it's a natural park-like lightly canopied area the son can easily get his wheelchair out into to enjoy a cool breezy day or evening in the summer. . .
The ground is solid, lightly covered in hemlock needles. . .
--- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-6
* Origin: The Rusty MailBox - Penticton, BC Canada (1:153/757)