Grass Solutions: Did you know? The natural grass lawn as we know it first appeared in Europe in medieval times, as alternatives to “landscaping” such as boulders or native plants.  They were status symbols, owing to the considerable maintenance that was required then (and now).   They became popular in North America in the middle of the 20^th century, as common as middle-class suburban homes that they surround, with almost no grass lawn alternatives.  Today there are grass lawn alternatives – some things old, and something new.  Among the most popular grass lawn alternatives are natural rock, either wide expanses of rounded or chipped  rock, or boulders of all sizes.  These grass lawn alternatives are not man-made but processed by man, and present an air of permanence as they reduce maintenance to near zero.  After all, rock needs no watering or mowing or fertilizing.  Looking for grass lawn alternatives that are a little “softer” and green?  Native plants can be pleasant alternatives to a grass lawn, as they were centuries ago.   For residents of contemporary civilization who wish to consider no alternatives to a grass lawn, artificial turf might be just the ticket.  Modern faux grass heads the list of grass lawn alternatives, as it looks and feels realistic, is virtually maintenance-free and conserves precious resources such as water, and performs in all conditions with a turf manufacturer’s warranty.

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