• grimpy@lemmy.myserv.one
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    15 hours ago

    Having a lawn also showcased one’s status as a wealthy person who didn’t need to grow food crops on their land

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      12 hours ago

      More than that, it showcased status as a wealthy person that could afford to hire servants to care for unproductive grass… or, in some cases, afford to have slaves to care for unproductive grass. It’s more impressive than just leaving the dirt bare or letting weeds grow wild, it required intensive inputs to maintain.