The science behind greener, healthier lawns

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What happened

A healthy, green lawn can be the envy of any neighborhood, but how does someone cultivate a yard like that?

Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science Amber Churchill has been getting her hands dirty and digging into the science behind it.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:40:08 UTC.

Why it matters

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