The sounds of sprinklers and lawn mowers are a quintessential part of summer, but some environmental advocates say they shouldn’t be. Lawns are ecologically destructive, and with so many beautiful and eco-friendly alternatives, there’s no excuse to keep wasting resources on an emerald green expanse.

If you’re thinking about ways to reduce your environmental footprint, your yard isn’t a bad way to start. Here are six good reasons to tear up the turf.

via 6 Reasons To Ditch Your Lawn For An Environmentally-Friendly Alternative | Care2 Causes