How to Break up With Your Lawn

Thursday, September 10th, 6:30 - 8pm

183 Sherman Ave N

Most of us know there are other options besides a traditional lawn, but the gap between "keep mowing" and "rip it all out" feels huge, and it's hard to know where to even start. This workshop is here to make that simpler.

We'll walk through four real ways to move away from a traditional lawn, from the smallest low-effort change to a full garden conversion, so you can find the approach that fits your yard, your time, and your budget. No guilt, no all-or-nothing, and no experience required. If you want to keep a little lawn, that's welcome too.

You'll learn:

• How to overseed for a tougher, greener, lower-maintenance lawn, and the seed mixes that beat plain Kentucky bluegrass
• The truth about wildflower meadows, and how to get the look without the year-two mess
• What a rain garden is, whether it can solve your particular water problem, and whether you're a candidate for local funding to help pay for one
• How to convert a lawn to a garden the easy way, with no digging required
• A Hamilton-specific, pollinator-friendly plant list you can shop from, all checked against Ontario's invasive species list

You'll leave with a clear plan, a printed take-home guide, and plenty of time for your questions. Come with a yard in mind, and a few photos if you've got them.