Not American, but keep a relatively short mono-cultured lawn. Having short grass keeps the outdoor space usable, my kids can play outside in bare feet with no f

Not American, but keep a relatively short mono-cultured lawn. Having short grass keeps the outdoor space usable, my kids can play outside in bare feet with no fear of stinging nettles or bee stings. They're always playing soccer, obstacle courses, or just running around. I have plenty of native and exotic trees and shrubs around the yard, so there is always something for the numerous birds and bees to eat.