Congratulations on taking that first step from a boring, resource-hogging expanse of same-old, same-old lawn to a vibrant, low-maintenance, ever-changing garden!
Lawns are remarkably resource demanding, and with the exception of a certain aesthetic and a space for recreation, they don’t provide much for the people who maintain them. Americans spend an average of $6 billon on lawn maintenance each year - this includes mowing, fertilizing, watering and weed management. And the costs don’t end there:
- According to the EPA, the pollution emitted from a lawnmower in just one hour can equal the amount from a car driven for up to 200 miles.
- On average, a U.S. lawn requires more than 8,000 gallons of water per year.
Compare that with what you’ll save—and get in return—from your garden:
- An acre of organic vegetables requires approximately 3,000 gallons of water per year.
- A well-maintained vegetable garden can yield an estimated half-pound of fresh produce per square foot of garden per growing season.
Converting your lawn into a garden is much easier than you think, and for the time and energy you put into maintaining it, you’ll get to see and experience results that are beautiful, rewarding and delicious.
On this site, we’ll give you everything you need to start converting some or all of your lawn into garden.
____________________________________________
See who won the Chittenden County Lawn To Garden Contest!
Sign up for our Newsletter (and be eligible for monthly drawings) lawntogarden@intervalecompost.net
View Lawn to Garden Workshop Series calendar
Check Out These How-To Sheets
We’re On Facebook!
Support Our Partner Organizations
