Tired of Mowing? Make a Meadow and Start Now!

Almost anyone who dreams of country living has visions of relaxing in a sweetly scented meadow, watching the clouds drift by. That meadow can be right in your front lawn if you don't have ordinances against it. Be sure and check with your local, albeit probably cranky, homeowners association before you try this on your own lawn.

Meadows are generally made up of hardy, native plants that handle the oddities of your climate well. Diversity means that the plants have a better chance of thriving.This means you won't need to water as much, and all of a sudden weeds will be your friends, not the enemy. Butterflies, birds, and wildlife will find the habitat you have provided and within a short time you will have a great little healthy eco-system going. While the neighbors are mowing and sweating you can be sipping tea and watching the hummingbirds.