General Lawn Substitutes Information

Image by fabioveronesi What are walkable plants? They’re exactly what you think – plants that can safely be walked on. Walkable plants are often used as lawn replacements because they are tough,…

Image by dbvirago One of the chores that the homeowner must do is to mow the lawn. This tedious task helps form a healthy and beautiful turf but is time consuming. A perfect solution is a no mow lawn. What is…

Image by Chris Steer Maintaining a lawn is a lot of work and when you add up the cost of water, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides you’ll find that it is also expensive. Read on to find out about cold…

Image by Roxana_ro A well-tended lawn makes your home look neat and tidy, but is it worth all the work? What about those hot climates? No one enjoys having to manage lawns when it’s hot and sticky. There are…

Image by U. J. Alexander Maybe you’re looking for something a bit outside of the box, or perhaps you have little time or patience for maintaining and mowing a lawn. Whether you’re a busy homeowner looking for…

Image by Svetlana Gorban Numerous types of plants can be used on the lawn to replace traditional grass. These may come in the form of groundcovers, fescue, and ornamental grasses. They may also consist of…

Image by jodiejohnson Growing native plants instead of lawns can be better for the local environment and, ultimately, requires less maintenance, but it does require a big initial effort. A lot of work goes…

Image by VIDOK These days there’s a lot of controversy surrounding using grass in your lawn, especially in areas where water is restricted. Grass can also cause problems for busy or older people who may not…

Image by Hank Grebe The appeal of a perfect, green lawn is strong, but more people are turning to wildlife-friendly, natural alternatives. A wildflower meadow lawn is one option. There are a lot of reasons…

Image by Nestea06 Alternative lawn grass is not a new concept, but what about those high traffic areas? You know, the places where we entertain the most or where the little ones play about. Let’s explore lawn…