Lawn is a cognate of Welsh llan which is derived from the Common Brittonic word landa (Old French: lande) that … See more

Lawns may have originated as grassed enclosures within early medieval settlements used for communal grazing of livestock, as distinct from fields reserved for agriculture. The word "laune" is first attested in … See more

Lawns are a common feature of private gardens, public landscapes and parks in many parts of the world. They are created for aesthetic pleasure, as well as for sports or other outdoor recreational use. Lawns are useful a… See more

Lawns need not be, and have not always been, made up of grasses alone. Other plants for lawn-like usable garden areas are sedges, low herbs and wildflowers, moss lawns, and ground covers that can be walked upon. … See more

Seasonal lawn establishment and care varies depending on the climate zone and type of lawn grown.
Early autumn, spring, and early summer are the primary seasons to seed, lay sod (turf), plant … See more

The prevalence of the lawns in films such as Pleasantville (1998) and Edward Scissorhands (1990) alludes to the importance of the lawn as a social mechanism that gives great importance to visual repre… See more