The History of Lawns: From Grazing Fields to Ornamental Status Symbols

The word lawn didn't exist until the 1500s and probably referred to shared grass for grazing livestock./nOrnamental lawns emerged in England in the 18th century and were maintained by shears and scythes, showing wealth./nThe ornamental lawn trend spread throughout Europe and the United States, with mechanical mowers making maintenance more accessible./nThe quality of lawns in neighborhoods became a symbol of the neighborhood's overall quality.