I've got this awful grass taking over my garden, and it's really crowding out my crops. I'm curious to know if there's any benefit to having it around. Does it contribute to soil health or drainage, or is it just a nuisance that I need to get rid of? What's the deal with grass in a garden?
3 Answers
Grass does have its perks! It can help improve air quality and manage urban heat, especially when compared to bare soil or rocks. Plus, it aids with rainwater drainage and can provide shelter for beneficial insects like ladybugs.
Everything has its place, including grass, but its value really depends on your goals in the garden. Even if grass might seem annoying, it can contribute to the ecosystem. If it goes to seed, it can feed native species. But a constantly mowed lawn can strip soil nutrients and become pretty lifeless.
Grass can be useful if you allow it to grow longer, but I get that you probably don’t want that for your garden. Historically, having a big lawn has been a status symbol, but honestly, it often just requires a lot of maintenance for aesthetic purposes. If you pull it all out, you might just end up with a bare patch unless you replace it with something else.