Convert your water-guzzling grass lawn to a more natural option to cut costs, save time, and help local pollinators.
You could save $225 per year on water, $100 on fertilizer and pesticides, and precious hours on mowing time.
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How To Start
Work with a landscaping company like Yardzen to design and build a natural lawn full of low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plants.
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Where to Learn More
Check out the nonprofit Wild Ones’ beginner’s guide to native-plant landscaping for tips, tricks, and a list of plants native to your area.
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“We love our wildflower lawn! It’s got a mix of the local clover, daisies, buttercups, violets, forget-me-nots scattered throughout.”
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