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What the Lawn Remembers
In neighborhoods across America, the lawn is everywhere… and yet barely noticed. It’s a symbol, a surface, a habit. But what if we started seeing it differently? In this reflection from a landscape designer's balcony, we explore the emotional, ecological, and cultural story of the lawn—from Easter egg hunts and outdoor theater to monocultures, displacement, and design futures rooted in care. This is an invitation to see lawn not as default, but as decision.
Butterflies Aren’t Picky—We Are
So how do we embrace these "messy" ecosystems—not just as acceptable, but as beautiful? How can we shift from rejecting functional, life-giving landscapes to celebrating them? By unpacking both our biological instincts and cultural conditioning, we can begin to design a new aesthetic: one that frames hope, resilience, and a thriving future.