A regular theme in my garden updates has been the limited reward for effort that comes from a lawn, yet along with many others I still strive for something that (at least at a distance) evokes memories of a cricket outfield.  There is something about a nicely mown lawn, neatly edged with the roller stripes still prominent that is quintessentially English.

Back lawn late August 2011

This shot shows the back lawn in late August, looking as good as it has for a while.  Of course close up, it is far rougher, but this is OK, I’m not using it as a putting green (or even a fairway).  In this situation perception is as important as substance and of course requires far less effort to achieve.