The grass beneath the American dream: Exploring the many facets of lawns
May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The grass beneath the American dream: Exploring the many facets of lawns
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They evoke images of cornhole and cookouts, fertilizer and fences, and hedges and homeowners' associations. They consume an estimated 9 billion gallons of water per day and more than 80 million pounds of pesticides annually. And they raise multidisciplinary question . . .
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The grass beneath the American dream: Exploring the many facets of lawns
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They evoke images of cornhole and cookouts, fertilizer and fences, and hedges and homeowners' associations. They consume an estimated 9 billion gallons of water per day and more than 80 million pounds of pesticides annually. And they raise multidisciplinary question . . .