Lawn: ground (as around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with grass and is kept mowed. (www.m-w.com)
By the definition above, I no longer believe I can accurately refer to the green areas around my house as a "lawn". The ground that surrounds my house is now more moss than grass. Believe me, it's not for lack of effort. Over the years, it's been a battle between me and the resiliant, moisture loving, cushy vegetation. Sometimes I win, but most of the time, I lose. It is with that in mind that I am taking a new tactic this year.
Call me Lazy. Call me Frugal. Call me Green. Any of these adjectives would describe my latest strategy for my "lawn". This year, I've decided to do nothing about the moss. Don't get me wrong -- I love a nice, plush carpet of green grass. It instills a certain happiness in me, and of course, it's aesthetically pleasing. However, I just don't think it's quite worth the work, cost, and effort to try to make my yard something it's not. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I think that moss has gotten a bad rap. After all, it requires little or no watering, is very low-maintenance, and is constantly greener than the rest of my grass. (In this case, I mean greener in both the color and the environmental friendly definitions). And as an added bonus, it's spongier than grass and a pleasure to sit on. So I have to ask myself, why do I fight it? Why indeed. Therefore, this year, I will be conducting the Great Moss Experiment. I will let it live its life, and I will live mine. I'll save on time, water, gas (for the mower), and money. Sounds like a no-brainer, right?
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