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The grass
lawn is the most visually significant characteristic of the office park
landscape. In the United States,
grass lawns were initially associated with private residences before they
were adopted by corporations, but the lawn is usually historically traced
to the constructed landscapes of Capability Brown in England, famous for important estates and
such famous landscapes as Kew
Gardens. While
the aesthetic of vibrant green fields was attainable in England’s rainy climate, it requires
significant technology and labor in the many other climates of the United States.
In many areas of the U.
S., grass is one part of natural plant
succession, but the quality of grass that develops ‘naturally’
is not the same as the uniform green ‘carpet’ image of the
popularly idealized lawn found in office parks and homes and
advertisements. The desire for the ideal lawn contributes to many of
the negative aspects of this landscaping type.
Maintenance
Cost
Pollution
Ecology
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