Guide Details 3-Step Lawn Conversion Into Wildlife-Friendly Gardens

8 articles · Updated · NPR · May 21

A step-by-step guide explains how homeowners can replace grass lawns with wildlife-friendly gardens, framing the shift as manageable but time- and labor-intensive.
The process starts with killing off existing turf, then moves to selecting plants suited to a garden that supports wildlife.
The report presents lawn removal and replanting as a staged conversion rather than a quick makeover, emphasizing planning and sustained effort.

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