We Needed This Rant
The above link will take you to a video where Mr. Dreamtree rants about the comedy of Americans watering their lawns "more often than not" just to whine when the day comes to mow the thing. Not that it is really needed. Who says grass can't be long? Besides, if you don't like grass and what it is naturally capable of doing, then why in the hell do you have grass in your yard?? Pay no mind to the biker who ruined the video, "he knows not what he does...."
It is especially comedic when lawns are being watered during a rain, or several days worth of rain.
That is what goats are for, folks.
Doing Yo Research, Meow
This idea struck Larry Dreamtree in the head back in 2011, when he was forced to live with his stepfather. His stepdad would water the grass literally everyday. Once a week, he would have to mow the lawn and he would vocally complain about the endeavor. How could he not figure out he was the cause of his own problems? Was the Neighborhood Association to blame for having regulations in place, making it mandatory for a lawn to be cut a certain length? Who are those assholes to say what we can and cannot do with our yards? Isn't this democracy? It is clear to us that these stipulations exist solely so the "butt-buddies" of the oil/gas/lawn mower companies can insure healthy profits forever...
When Larry moved to Portland in 2012, it came to his attention that the city had an ordinance against watering of lawns. The reason wasn't to save water but, to adhere to nature. All grasses naturally hibernate during the dry seasons. Yet, the majority of Americans are fighting against nature by watering their lawns year round then "bitching and moaning" when they have to pay the boy down the street $20 to mow it for them.
If we stopped watering our lawns:
- You would save money on your water bill
- You would save money by not owning a mower and having to pay for gas/oil.
- You could grow a garden instead and for all of your effort, the reward would be healthy food for you to eat and share with yo friends.
- We could take some of our power back from "you know who". You want democracy, why then do you allow all of this miniature dictatorships to rule your life? (cough, cough) Neighborhood Association, (cough,cough)
Or again, buy a goat. I am sure your lawn and goat will reach a natural equilibrium of some type.
Much Love!
Lucy Sage Dreamtree