From Lawn to Meadow

Transforming a conventional lawn into a thriving native meadow can be rewarding, but the process comes with plenty of decisions, surprises, and challenges along the way. From site preparation and planting to weed management and long-term maintenance, creating a successful meadow is a process that unfolds over multiple growing seasons.

Join Sara Weaner Cooper, owner and principal of New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL), for a free Wild Ones webinar as she shares a candid look at her family's ongoing lawn-to-meadow project, which has been featured in The New York Times and BBC. Drawing from firsthand experience, Sara will explore the methods they used, what worked, what didn’t, and what they’ve learned as the landscape continues to evolve.

This session will cover:

• Preparing a conventional lawn for conversion to a native meadow.
• Planting methods and decisions made throughout the transition.
• Managing weeds and other challenges as the meadow establishes.
• Lessons, successes, and surprises from multiple growing seasons.
• Approaches to long-term maintenance as the meadow continues to evolve.