Alternatives to a Traditional Grass Lawn

You can still have a lush yard without having to deal with mowing, weeding, or fertilizing. You can still be the envy of the neighborhood when it's hot as hades outside. In fact, there are a handful of traditional grass lawn alternatives that require little to no maintenance to thrive.

Gravel Garden – uses gravel to fill in the negative space between plants that might otherwise be mulch, bare soil, or lawn,

Xeriscape Landscape - Ideal for areas where droughts are common, xeriscaping is a garden system that requires little to no supplemental irrigation beyond annual rainfall.

Clover Lawn – this promotes biodiversity, encourages pollinators, and stays green during warmer months when traditional grass can become sun-scorched.

Ground Cover - A ground cover is any low-growing plant you can walk on like sedum, creeping thyme, Corsican mint, and chamomile.

Meadow Lawns - also referred to as tapestry lawns, are composed of a variety of low-maintenance native plants that are interspersed with wildflower seeds or wildflower plugs.

Moss – it stays green all year long and requires no mowing, weeding, watering, or fertilization. It's ideal for landscapes that receive ample shade and moisture.

Herb Garden - You can use herbs in the kitchen and pollinators like bees and butterflies love herb flowers.

Food Forest - It utilizes layers of plants, from fruit and nut trees all the way down to root vegetables, to produce an ecosystem of greenery designed to feed you and your family.

Artificial Turf - There are brands now making artificial turf that filter water, look real, and feel soft.

(Martha)