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lawns

noun

plural of lawn

as in grasses

an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass We had a picnic on the lawn in front of the monument. a neighborhood with well-kept lawns

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Recent Examples of lawns By midsummer, many homeowners begin noticing plants popping up where their lawns have thinned. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026 The 14-plus-acre property has a pool, trails, gardens, lawns, a pond, a barn apartment, and a lakeside lounge area. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 June 2026 Take additional steps to protect dormant lawns from damage by limiting foot traffic and recreation. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 Mowing Grass Too Short Just like plants in the garden, turf grass dries out faster in summer, and mowing lawns too short increases the risk of heat and water stress. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 In 2024, a Boise legislator brought a bill to stop homeowners associations from requiring grass lawns, but the attempt didn’t move forward. — Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026 When to Call a Pest Control Professional Cicada killers are vital to the natural food chain, but their digging can cause damage to yards, lawns, and gardens. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026 Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

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Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

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If using grounds, apply in 1 to 2-inch deep layers and make sure the coffee is spread in an unbroken line so slugs and snails won’t cross it.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026

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