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Kristen Radtke

The trouble with a well-manicured lawn

Illustration of wildly grown grass, weeds and flowers

By Kristen Radtke

Sept. 6, 2021 3 AM PT

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Kristen Radtke is the author of two books, including “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.” She is the art director at The Verge. @kristenradtke

Illustration of a green lawn and two white chairs

Stacked illustrations of rows of identical planned houses and lawns

Stacked illustrations of a plant, fruits and vegetables and a hose and oil can

Stacked illustrations of clover, dandelions, weed killer and lawn fertilizer

Stacked illustrations of fresh cut grass and overgrown flowers and plants

The trouble with a well-manicured lawn

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