Surely we'll see less and less birds etc around in urban areas, because of wanting everything to be low maintenance. I'm as guilty as anyone by the way.
2007-09-20 01:03:40 · 9 answers · asked by falutd 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have entirely too much lawn, myself and plan on letting much of it return to native grasses, wildflowers, etc. ... keeping only enough manicured green stuff as I can mow in an afternoon with a reel mower. I'll be planting more trees, and I'm investigating a rain garden ... low maintenance, non polluting and bird and rabbit friendly can be a beneficial trend.
2007-09-20 02:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Finally removed the grass from my front garden this year but only because it's easier for me to maintain the gravel and crazy paving I replaced it with. Sometimes it's done just because of the maintenance and the fact that the gardener is getting less able. It's easier to control garden pests without grass as well, at least I find this to be true. I do have various bird feeding methods in place though and always have had. I have also noticed a reduction in the numbers of birds this year. But we've just lost several mature trees one street away and this has reduced roosting and nesting areas, so that may have something to do with the reduction in numbers.
2007-09-20 08:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Silver Lady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm slowly getting rid of mine. The less lawn the better. I'd much rather have sitting areas, meandering walk ways and lots and lots of flower beds to showcase my roses. I don't have a problem with the disappearing lawn. I'd much rather use my water on beautiful flowers and plants then a blade of grass. Besides, it is always invading my beds. I hate Bermuda grass. I don't see why birds would disappear as long as people were still planting seed and berry plants that the birds love. You don't need a lawn to do that.
2007-09-20 16:25:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The last 10 years there has been an increase in cement, gravel, wood chips, potted plants & occassional greenery scattered throughout the 'landscaping'. It is becoming popular to less maintenance for the busy lifestyles.
I gradually did away with most of my yard and replaced with landscaping. However, I want the green so increased the number of shrubs (with green ground cover under & around instead of wood chips or rock). Plus added flowers with herbs & leaf lettuce in front as borders.
With multi plants of multi colors has increased bird, wildlife and insect activity, it gives more eye appeal for onlookers and relaxed appeal for us. Does require more work; worth it.
2007-09-20 18:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish they would both go out of fashion, what a waste of resources, both lawns and gravel. Neither produces anything. I will give a thumbs up to pots, as long as they're not full of plastic flowers. RScott
2007-09-20 08:12:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thatsa shame if they are. Lawns are very good for wildlife, create open space, relaxing to look at and theraputic to tend.
I have a big garden and wouldn't do without my grass, even if it does cost £17 in petrol to cut it !
2007-09-20 09:28:01 · answer #6 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just bought a house with all gravel, put half back to grass. Had buy top soil though as house is fairly new and builders don't do topsoil they just take it away and sell it.
2007-09-20 08:13:03 · answer #7 · answered by andflors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grass is definitely still in fashion!
2007-09-20 08:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by oj 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i totally agree and being a turfer myself i say
BRING BACK THE TURF MAN!!!!!!
2007-09-20 08:49:03 · answer #9 · answered by sxilaydee69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋