A salve for America’s loneliness epidemic could exist right in front of its homes.
Front yards are a staple of many American neighborhoods. Lush plantings, porches, or trinkets can capture the attention of passersby and spark conversation. Other lawns say “stay away,” whether it’s through imposing fences or foreboding signs.
But to what extent do yards serve as a window into the people who tend them – and how they feel about their home, neighborhood, and city?
