As the prospect of having a green lawn becomes increasingly unattainable during bone-dry summers with water restrictions in place, a growing number of people are ditching their grass altogether.
Kristen Miskelly, owner and operator of Satinflower Nurseries in Vancouver Island’s Capital Regional District, says she’s seen increased interest and general awareness for her “meadow-making” workshops over the years.
“I think it’s a number of factors, from caring about local biodiversity to looking for alternatives to resource-heavy lawns … that have minimal environmental benefits,” Miskelly said.
Meadow-making is the process of turning any greenspace into a natural meadow sown with native plants that require little to no watering during the summer.
Allison Luke, principal
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