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Why more and more Americans are painting their lawns

  • Written by Ted Steinberg, Professor of History, Case Western Reserve University
imageAmericans – especially those living in areas affected by drought – are turning to paint to give their grass that perfect green sheen.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

To paint or not to paint?

That is the question that many homeowners are facing as their dreams for perfect turf are battered – whether it’s from inflation pushing...

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