Intro to Converting Lawn to Meadow Garden

If you’re ready to rethink urban landscapes in the face of climate change and habitat loss — while working to increase beauty for both people and wildlife where we live, work and play — this is the beginner’s guide for you. In a handy 19 pages explore the basic concepts toward a successful remaking of your home landscape, including: the pros and cons of a traditional lawn, various site prep methods, plant selection based on behavior not vague plant tags, design strategies to welcome people and wildlife, and further resources to dive deeper into the revolution of bringing life back home. Developed by award-winning designer and author Benjamin Vogt of Monarch Gardens LLC, this basic guide will help you become more confident and empowered to cultivate nature with joy, respect, and deeply-fulfilling purpose. It’s time to unlawn America!

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Front yard meadow bed full of diverse native plant flowers and grasses in the foreground, contrasting with the background of suburban monoculture lawns and hard concrete surfaces like streets, sidewalks, and driveways. We can do better for the health and resilience in the places we call home.