Manicured grass comes at a heavy cost in terms of pollution from pesticides. We need better legislation,and wildflowers fortunately mixed with the turfAs contenders for the 12th Britain’s Best Lawn competition will know, with a considerable lawn comes considerable responsibility. Despite the fact that the winner receives a lithium-ion-battery, or self-propelled lawnmower (far more eco than a petrol version),lawn-keeping typically involves a shed-load of pesticides and herbicides.
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Source: theguardian.com