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A Short History of the American Lawn

The history of the American lawn was driven by technology, desire for social status, and marketing. Its roots are in the estate gardens of the Middle Ages. In the U.S., green, weed-free lawns were rarely seen before the late 19th century. Prior to this, the front yards of rural U.S. homes featured “gardens” of packed…


Rhode Island Police Officer Mows a 73-Year-Old Woman’s Lawn After Noticing the Overgrown Yard

When a Rhode Island police officer noticed an overgrown yard during his routine patrol, instead of just ignoring it, he took the effort to stop by and mow the lawn for the elderly woman—winning the praise of netizens for his service to the community. Officer Matthew Caradimos from the Warwick Police Department performed a welfare…