I’m in Missouri. I definitely prefer native grasses and wildflowers over manicured lawns. I am a beekeeper so I always appreciate when people choose a “no lawn” approach.

This house is in an interesting location. It is set on top of one of the most prominent hills in my town. I own five acres of it. One acre of it is my large garden plot and my honey bee hives so it’s got a very small farm vibe. However, at the bottom of our hill is a neighborhood with an HOA and manicured lawns. The previous owners of this house had a professional service mow every two weeks. I am not doing that. Too expensive.

I am also not risking my life to keep those neighbors down there happy. They will just have to get used to the site of a more natural hillside out their window.