"Jeff Layman" wrote in message
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On 02/06/2011 14:32, Janet wrote:
In , lid
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On 02/06/2011 09:05, 'Mike' wrote:
It was Carol Klein who suggested you gave up your obsession with lawns
The most sensible gardening presenter on TV. But then she's a
plantswoman, so she would say get rid of the lawn - as it takes up space
where other, more interesting (or should I just say "interesting" -
grass is not interesting at all) plants can be grown.
That's a very narrow view of the purpose of a garden. People use lawn
areas for childrens' play, dog games and excercise, badminton and croquet
etc. I prefer a washing line strung above lawn rather than paving
(cleaner if you drop the washing).
You wont find me disagreeing with what you say, as that is what a "garden"
has become. Basically you could concrete it all over and it would still
be the "garden" which is effectively and extra room for the house.
However, most definitions of a garden do not mention those (recreational)
activities. A "garden" was defined in the Oxford English Dictionary as an
"enclosed piece of ground devoted to the cultivation of flowers, fruit or
vegetables". That has been somewhat modified of late to include such
things as wild gardens.
But you don't need a lawn for the activities you describe - all could be
done on any flat surface. Of course, the strange thing is that those who
strive for perfect lawns would never allow any of those things on them!
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Jeff
'Of course, the strange thing is that those who strive for perfect lawns
would never allow any of those things on them!'
""KEEP OFF THE GRASS""
;-))
Mike
Concrete it and paint it green
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