LinkedIn Conversation is still going.....

My small lawn cover is an accent to my gardens!

On June 4, 2012 my blog posting was about choosing the correct lawnmower  for your lawn. It started with a conversation with Nick Federoff of Things Green, and numerous others. I thought it was finished after a few days. NOT TRUE. It is still going on. Here are two of the most recent conversations: 

1. Ashok Trisal, Asst. GM ( Horticulture) at JPSI, India, has joined in with the conversation.

• Lawn grasses undoubtedly make most beautiful ground cover to look at and walk upon and generally do stand heavy pedestrian traffic. Since time is ripe to address ecological and other issues (reduction of bio -diversity where lawn areas are very large) and limited resources (water scaricity) other deep rooted ground covers can used in place of lawn grass in a big way . And, small lawn itself can be used as an accent on the landscape for visual interest / functional area rather than a dominant feature on the landscape in conjuction with hardscape elements. We have to be ready mentally for making aesthetic concessions in the switch over.                    

"Thanks linda Lapinski for your comments and for your untiring efforts to change perception of people addicted to big lawn areas. One practical solution may be to bring innovativeness in our lawn designs , the geometry of design should make small lawn look big (e.g. curvillinear design, varying grades etc.) . It will console lawn lovers to a great extent .
Secondly, unrelented awareness for need to strengthen our eco-systems ( promoting bio-diversity which is at odds with large lawn areas)

Change in perception cannot happen overnight but that does not deter a person to compaign for what is right. You fight is for a noble cause."

Bee Sanctuary in my lawn!

      2.   Judy Fraser, Architect, Fraser Designs, Washington D.C.Metro Area commented:     


 • Great discussion - from my perspective lawns are a waste of valuable habitat. While I don't begrudge anyone wanting a grassy area to picnic or play ball, the American lawn really has nothing to do with people's enjoyment of nature, or play, or even water management, which can all be met better with other forms of landscape. The American lawn is all about aesthetic fads, status, property value, and social pressure. (I work at a plant clinic - the other day a worried gentleman asked how to get rid of the clover in his lawn, I asked why? because his was the only lawn on his street with clover and he was concerned his neighbors would be mad - I told him the bees must consider it an oasis in a desert - call it a bee sanctuary)     


The pictures are of my home. I was overjoyed to think I have a bee sanctuary and a lawn that did not define my yard but accentuated my gardens.