In the United States, more than 40 million acres of land is turf grass. The fastest way to destroy an ecosystem is to transform it into lawn/turf grass — an outdated, expensive practice that creates a ...

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Are you among the lucky ones who actually see fireflies in your own yard? Are you still awed by the firefly magic, eager to eavesdrop on their conversation of flashes? It might amaze you to learn that ...