Lawn

A lawn () is an area of soil-covered land planted with grasses and other durable plants such as clover which is maintained at a short height with a lawn mower (or sometimes grazing animals) and used for aesthetic and recreational purposes. It is also commonly referred to as part of a garden. Lawns are usually composed only of grass species, subject to weed and pest control, maintained in a green color (e.g., by watering), and are regularly mowed to ensure an acceptable length. Lawns are commonly used around houses, apartments, commercial buildings and offices and many city parks also have large lawn areas. In recreational contexts, the specialised names turf, parade, pitch, field or green may be used, depending on the sport and the continent. The term "lawn", referring to a managed grass space, dates to at least the 16th century. With suburban expansion, the lawn has become culturally ingrained in some areas of the world as part of the desired household aesthetic. However, awareness of the negative environmental impact of this idea is growing.