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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Tired of Your Plain Lawn? Try Tapestry Planting – These 7 Ground Covers Create a Living Carpet of Color With No Mowing or Weeding ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Blueberry Sod: The Perfect Ground Cover For Your Garden ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're after an easy alternative to lawn maintenance, blueberry sod is the ideal ground cover. Here's how to simplify your green spaces. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn why a prairie yard with native grasses is far more earth-friendly than a standard tuf-grass lawn. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many people know the struggle of trying to grow grass in a shady yard. If you're one of these people, consider a shady lawn alternative. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wildlife Garden Turf: Creating Mini Meadows For Wildlife ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The appeal of a perfect, green lawn is strong, but more people are turning to wildlife-friendly alternatives. A wildflower meadow lawn is one option. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Naturescaping – Tips For Planting A Native Lawn ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ 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 into removing existing turf and naturescaping an entirely new landscape. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is Microclover – Tips For Microclover Care In Lawns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Microclover has smaller leaves, grows lower to the ground, and doesn?t grow in clumps. It is becoming a more common addition to lawns and gardens, and after learning a little more microclover information, you may want it in your yard too. This article will help. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Habiturf Lawn Care: How To Create A Native Habiturf Lawn ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many of us still traditional lawns that require frequent mowing, watering and chemical applications. Imagine how much healthier our planet would be if we all, or even just half of us, adopted a different, more earth-friendly concept such as a habiturf lawn. Learn more here. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Bellis Daisy Lawn Alternative: Using English Daisies For Lawns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Traditionally, English daisy has been considered an enemy of neat, carefully manicured lawns. These days, ideas about the function of lawns are changing. To learn more about Bellis daisy grass alternatives, click on this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Dymondia Lawn Care – Tips On Using Dymondia As A Grass Substitute ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Drought is a serious concern across much of the United States, and many homeowners are looking for attractive, low-maintenance lawn substitutes. Dymondia is worth considering if you live in a warm climate. Click here to learn more. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Wildflower Lawns: Tips On Growing Flowering Lawns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many people are looking for lawn alternatives to reduce watering, fertilizing, and mowing. Wildflower lawns are one option. This article has more information. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Best Steppable Plants: Learn About Plants That Can Be Walked On ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What are walkable plants? They're plants that can safely be walked on. Walkable plants are often used as lawn replacements because they are tough, drought-tolerant, and require very little maintenance. Learn more about them in this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sedge Lawn Substitute: Tips For Growing Native Sedge Lawns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sedge as a lawn is lush with color and movement, and it's low maintenance. It might be the perfect plant for a minimalist approach to gardening, yet with visual appeal and hardworking toughness. Click this article for more information. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ A lush, manicured lawn is a point of pride for many homeowners, but that bright green turf comes at a cost. As a result, many gardeners are giving up traditional lawns for low-maintenance, eco-friendly alternatives such as green carpet. Click here for more info. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Moss provides wonderful springy groundcover that can be walked on moderately - a no-mow lawn alternative with rich, deep color and texture. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you are looking for a low maintenance plant that tolerates moderate to light traffic, look no further than growing a mazus lawn. In what areas can mazus be used as a lawn substitute and how do you take care of mazus lawns? Read this article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Liriope Lawn Substitute - Tips For Growing Lilyturf Lawns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Getting and keeping that lawn perfect can be quite a chore. But growing lilyturf lawns provides an easy care, low maintenance, vigorous source of turf that has year around appeal. Learn more about this lawn alternative in this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Creeping Thyme Lawn: How To Transform Your Yard With This Delightful Herb ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many gardeners are choosing to replace water thirsty turf with plants that are drought resistant. An ideal choice is using thyme for lawn replacement. How do you use thyme as lawn substitute and why is thyme a terrific alternative to grass? Find out in this article. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ After a season of maintenance and various problems, the average homeowner may be ready to throw in the towel on traditional turf grass. Lightly trafficked areas can have sedum as a lawn. Learn more about growing sedum lawns in this article. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you?ve got a sunlight-challenged patch where grass refuses to grow no matter what you do, a deadnettle ground cover may be the way to go. Deadnettle lawn alternatives are low-growing, blooming plants that grow easily, and this article will help. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ A meadow lawn alternative is an option for homeowners who are tired of the labor involved in maintaining a traditional lawn. Planting a meadow lawn is a lot of hard work initially, but once established, it requires very little upkeep. Click here for more. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Chamomile Lawn Plants: Tips For Growing Chamomile Lawns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Did you know that some varieties of chamomile make an excellent lawn alternative? How to grow chamomile as lawn replacement and other chamomile lawn care necessary to grow chamomile lawn plants is covered in this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Blue Star Creeper Plant Care - Using Blue Star Creeper As A Lawn ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Lush, green lawns are traditional, but many people are opting for lawn alternatives, which are often less time-consuming than regular turf. If you're thinking about making the change, consider blue star creeper as a grass alternative. Click here for more info. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What Is A No-Mow Lawn: Tips For Creating A No-Mow Lawn ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ One of the chores that the homeowner must do is 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 a no mow lawn? Find out in this article. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Alternatives To Grass: Learn About Lawn Alternatives In Cold Climates ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ground covers and other lawn alternatives in cold climates are easier to care for and more environmentally friendly than traditional lawns. Read on to find out about cold area grass alternatives that are easy on your budget and your time. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Are you tired of all the work that goes into maintaining a nice lawn? And what about those hot climates? No one enjoys having to manage lawns when it's hot and sticky. Check out some of the warm area grass alternatives in this article. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some people look all their lives for that lucky four leaf clover without success, while others could find them all day long. But exactly what causes four leaf clovers and why are they considered so lucky? Read this article to learn more. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ High Traffic Lawn Options: What Are Some Lawn Alternatives In Play Areas ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Grow A White Clover Lawn - Using Clover As A Grass Substitute ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Looking for an alternative to the traditional grass lawn? Consider using white clover as a grass substitute. The following article provides tips for growing a white clover lawn. Click here to learn more. ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you're a busy homeowner looking for something easier or just someone wanting to make a statement, there are many non plant alternatives to traditional grass to accomplish your needs. Read more here. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Plant Alternatives To Traditional Lawn Grass ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Many types of plants can be used to replace traditional grass, from ground covers to ornamental grasses or flowers. This article has more information to help you choose what's right for you. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Lawn Substitutes For Your Yard ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Whatever your reasons are for wanting to replace your lawn's grass with something else, you have many options when looking at lawn substitutes. Learn more about them in this article. ]]>
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