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Why are we so obsessed with lawns?

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Gardens Illustrated explores a curious cultural phenomenon: our collective obsession with lawns. From their origins as symbols of wealth and status to their explosion across post-war suburbs, the article examines why grass-based yards have become such a defining feature of modern identity—and what that reveals about our values and aspirations.

Source: https://www.gardensillustrated.com/features/the-history-of-lawns

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