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Lawns: From Symbols of Wealth to Communal Responsibility
This chapter explores the historical significance of lawns and their transformation from symbols of wealth and power to communal responsibilities. It discusses the influence of influential figures like Andrew Jackson Downing and Frederick Law Olmsted, the rise of suburbs, social pressure to conform to maintenance standards, and the current situation in California with water restrictions and alternatives to traditional lawns.
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