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A lawn is an area of ground covered with grass, typically maintained at a residence, public space, or institution. Lawns serve practical purposes like providing recreational space for activities such as croquet, and they are common features of homes, gardens, and public facilities around the world.

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Etymology
History
Origins
The English lawn
In North America
Middle class pursuit
The chemical boom
Organic lawns
United States
Australia
Uses
Types of lawn plants
Grasses
Cool season grasses
Warm season grasses
Grass seed for shade
Sedges
Other ground-cover plants
Eastern North America
Alternatives to lawns
Lawn care and maintenance
Planting and seeding
Fertilizers and chemicals
Mowing and other maintenance practices
Ecological dynamics
Social impacts
Environmental concerns
Water conservation
Chemicals
Environmental impact
Non-productive space
See also
References
Further reading
External links

A lawn () is an area of soil-covered land planted with grasses and other durable plants such as clover which are 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 used around houses, apartments, commercial buildings and offices. 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.