A Brief History of Lawn Care

History of lawn care

  A perfectly manicured lawn has been an important part of land and home ownership since medieval times. For wealthy landowners, the lawn was a place for entertaining, walking about, playing games, and building a stately garden.  Before becoming a status symbol in the 16th century, a well-maintained lawn was simply practical. Landowners set livestock…

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Why do Americans love their yards?

  The American Dream, especially post-World War II, emphasized homeownership, often in the suburbs, with a house surrounded by a well-kept lawn. This symbolized success, stability, and a piece of the American landscape to call their own. Historically, as the U.S. expanded, the vastness of the land allowed people to have large plots. This fostered…

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