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Natural Lawn vs Outdated Law | Toronto News
A Napanee homeowner’s battle to keep her eco-friendly, native-plant garden alive is sparking a national conversation about outdated lawn laws. Julie Bogdanowicz, who’s spent years and earned grants to create a wildlife haven, faces a mowing order under a century-old bylaw that bans “tall grasses” — no matter the species. While some courts are siding with homeowners like her, others are fining them for defiance. Bogdanowicz is challenging the town’s rushed enforcement, arguing the bylaw should be updated to reflect modern environmental values. With a deadline looming, she’s holding out hope…
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