Lawns/turf are so different from conventional gardening it's practically it's own field of horticulture specialty. It gets even more specialized on sports/golf turfs where drainage is extremely important. The grass growing on a fairway of a golf course is extremely different than how you'd manage a home lawn...and the grass on the putting green is a form of turf management science because of how low it has to be cut and the extreme amount of drainage found on it (along with the extremely high demand for uniformity, health, and quality). Unless you're starting with an initial planting of turf sod or seed it's very hard to change the soil structure without a lot of amending over a long period of time. Most management is done via chemical (organic or not) means on a season/yearly basis. Best management includes giving grass the proper water/nutrients at the proper time to encourage deep root growth. Even with the deep root growth, though, it's still extremely shallow compared to almost every food or ornamental crop we grow.

Mine just came in. I tried it on and don't want to take it off. Size wise, I'm 5'2" and usually an 8P. I was a bit reluctant ordering Petite because while the sleeves looked long in the pic I wanted the length to cover my backside if I was wearing leggings around the house. Happy to report the length is fine. I still have to roll back the sleeves and the P Small size is very generous. It's not sloppy, but very roomy below the arms and throughout the back. It's perfect for lounging but I prefer my street clothes not tight, but more fitted, so I won't be wearing it out in the world. Great cozy find. Thanks for posting about it!

I am a Christian but have close people who are Jewish and practice in varied degrees. I would imagine anything you do would be very appreciated. My Jewish boss when my father died had a long talk with me, and our traditions were much different but the fact that he would come there, as I have gone to Shivas meant the world to me. I work in an occupation that deals with death. I would imagine your DIL would be very honored that you would think of her. You are a wonderful MIL!!!

Since there is such a great selection to choose from today, I might as well stay with Pico Iyer and the quote which starts " I sometimes think that so much of our life takes place inside our heads.......".