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Considering Lawn Alternatives on Zoom

Andover Pollinator Pathways Speaker Series

2023-09-13 19:00:00 2023-09-13 20:30:00 America/New_York Considering Lawn Alternatives on Zoom It is estimated that lawns cover 32 million acres in the United States. In fact, turf is the largest crop grown in the US. But is there another way? MHL Virtual Programs -

Wednesday, September 13
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-09-13 19:00:00 2023-09-13 20:30:00 America/New_York Considering Lawn Alternatives on Zoom It is estimated that lawns cover 32 million acres in the United States. In fact, turf is the largest crop grown in the US. But is there another way? MHL Virtual Programs -

It is estimated that lawns cover 32 million acres in the United States. In fact, turf is the largest crop grown in the US. But is there another way?

Join Trevor Smith, Design and Education Manager for Weston Nurseries, for a virtual talk on the why, what, and how of lawn alternatives.

Transitioning your lawn away from a traditional turf lawn can lead to benefits such as:

  • Less maintenance~ Believe it or not alternative lawns require little to no fertilizer, irrigation and weeding once established.
  • Low to no mow~ Depending on your choice you may need to cut once a year.
  • Improved water use~ Many alternatives have strong and deep root systems which improve water efficiency through decreased irrigation and the hydrology of your property.
  • Supporting pollinators and native wildlife with native alternatives.

We will discuss different plant options that could replace some or all of your traditional turf lawn, as well as the steps needed to get started with your alternative lawn.

Trevor Smith has 20 years of field experience as an entrepreneur and regenerative landscape designer. He specializes in green storm water infrastructure, such as permeable pavers and rain gardens, as well as in landscapes designed to maximize Earth’s systems while balancing them with the needs and desires of her human inhabitants. Mr. Smith is equally driven by both the form and function of his landscape designs. He is passionate about the natural world which inspires his commitment to ecological principles and practices and devoted to creating beautiful landscapes that provide clients with an oasis to reconnect with the natural world. Mr. Smith holds several landscape certifications, including MCH, NOFA AOLCP, LEED GA, and IPCI, and he is also a past President of the Ecological Landscape Alliance and a current Trustee.

This program is part of the Andover Pollinator Pathway Speaker Series. It is sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library, Andover Seed Library, Andover Garden Club and the Andover Pollinator Pathway

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Library Program--Adults |

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