Creating a large native grassland in inner-city Royal ... They also reduce the costs of managing and mowing turf grass. These meadows are designed to be infrequently mown or burnt.

instead of grass. "Wildflower meadow lawns are gaining in popularity as people become more aware of the environmental implications of lawn grasses," says Shubber Ali, a native plant expert and CEO ...

The meadow is stewarded by the Vashon Nature Center, whose restoration efforts are mirrored by groups such as the ...