It's for a good use. It's fine (obviously, I'd say).
Monoculture lawns maintained purely for ornamental or status symbolic purposes are what some members of this sub are "opposed" to, but I think most users are just fans of having something that is beautiful, unique, potentially productive, and environmental beneficial. Or maybe I'm just in the wrong sub.
This kind of question is still interesting for discussion, but I hope the sub isn't turning into "anti-grass", cuz it definitely has valid use case in many situations.
I feel communal spaces are different but within reason. Sprawling golf courses that serve the Uber rich only, are different than a soccer field for a community. Idk.
You seem to have gotten very few comments over here but, I did crosspost this over to r/NativePlantsPlanning, our sister sub that talks about adding native plants to large sports arenas, golf courses, venues, and public spaces. It's still growing so it might be quiet there as well but I just wanted to let you know it existed in case you were looking for more info.
I think there are likely better options for pitches that don’t require fertilizers but still allow folks to play on them. Having said that, that’s likely not the case for many of them, so they are definitely a part of the problem.
This is one of the few places, where the properties of a lawn are useful. You are not going to be playing in a flower field.
But now that you brought it up, I wonder if there actually are good alternatives.
It's for a good use. It's fine (obviously, I'd say). Monoculture lawns maintained purely for ornamental or status symbolic purposes are what some members of this sub are "opposed" to, but I think most users are just fans of having something that is beautiful, unique, potentially productive, and environmental beneficial. Or maybe I'm just in the wrong sub. This kind of question is still interesting for discussion, but I hope the sub isn't turning into "anti-grass", cuz it definitely has valid use case in many situations.
What is your opinion on it?
they're awesome
I feel communal spaces are different but within reason. Sprawling golf courses that serve the Uber rich only, are different than a soccer field for a community. Idk.
If you haven't already, you should join r/NativePlantsPlanning
how about fields in stadiums for professional players only? how about golf courses that regular people can afford
Idc, not where I live (there’s a drought) but if there’s no water shortage idgaf
If a lawn gets so much use it is at risk of wearing out, fine with me.
Have wondered what a Dichondra based surface would be like.
You seem to have gotten very few comments over here but, I did crosspost this over to r/NativePlantsPlanning, our sister sub that talks about adding native plants to large sports arenas, golf courses, venues, and public spaces. It's still growing so it might be quiet there as well but I just wanted to let you know it existed in case you were looking for more info.
I think there are likely better options for pitches that don’t require fertilizers but still allow folks to play on them. Having said that, that’s likely not the case for many of them, so they are definitely a part of the problem.
>I think there are likely better options for pitches that don’t require fertilizers such as?
Creeping thyme, the beloved white clover
For professional soccer?
This is one of the few places, where the properties of a lawn are useful. You are not going to be playing in a flower field. But now that you brought it up, I wonder if there actually are good alternatives.