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The whole disdane for this plant, is rooted in the lawn mania. It should be noted that most sod grasses are also an invasive species in most places. And in the
by johnea 2y ago
The whole disdane for this plant, is rooted in the lawn mania.
It should be noted that most sod grasses are also an invasive species in most places. And in the western US, where water is not as available as it is in South Carolina, sod lawns also require a lot of water from the Colorado River that could go to much better use.
They also, uinlike sod, don't require mowing since they don't grow to multiple feet in height if left unattended.
The US concept of a sod grass lawn as a standard home feature is another example of the US's arrested development in Happy Days.
Go mow the lawn Richie!!!
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