Landscaper Aaron Urbanski on How Your Lawn Can Be Used to Fight the Climate Crisis

By Courtney Bierman

Published November 28, 2022 at 2:32 PM CST

A small, white mushroom grows from a patch of dead leaves. — Aaron Urbanski, whose company Earth Sculptors provides sustainable yardcare services and consultations, says mushrooms may be the future of the climate crisis fight, thanks to their ability to break down some environmental pollutants.

Aaron Urbanski explains how you can embrace nature starting right in your yard. His business Earth Sculptors converts lawns into food forests, implements sustainable lawn care services, and restores diminishing wildlife habitats via sustainable, local food systems.

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Courtney Bierman

Courtney is back in her hometown after graduating from the University of Kansas in 2019 with degrees in journalism and film. While at KU, she was the arts and culture editor of the University Daily Kansan and had a summer internship at KCUR, Kansas City's NPR member station.

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