Lawn Substitutes
Got too much lawn to contend with? Maybe you’re just wanting something different. Alternatives to grass may be just what you’re looking for. There are many alternatives to a grass lawn. Some of these grass lawn alternatives include the use of attractive ground covers like white clover or even monkey grass. Other lawn substitutes may include hardscape elements like gravel mulch. Whichever alternatives to grass appeal to you, we can help. Keep reading to find exactly what you are looking for in the pages that follow.
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Why Are You Still Growing a Green Desert? – This Sustainable Rewilding Trend Is Low-Maintenance and Bursting With BloomsMore gardeners are ditching perfectly manicured lawns in favor of rewilded yards. Learn how to transform your lawn into a thriving wildlife habitat.
By Sarah Veldman
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Blueberry Sod: The Perfect Ground Cover For Your GardenIf you're after an easy alternative to lawn maintenance, blueberry sod is the ideal ground cover. Here's how to simplify your green spaces.
By Teo Spengler
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Why You Should Ditch The Grass And Grow A Prairie LawnLearn why a prairie yard with native grasses is far more earth-friendly than a standard tuf-grass lawn.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Habiturf Lawn Care: How To Create A Native Habiturf LawnMany 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.
By Darcy Larum
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Liriope Lawn Substitute - Tips For Growing Lilyturf LawnsGetting 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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Blue Star Creeper Plant Care - Using Blue Star Creeper As A LawnLush, 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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Causes Four Leaf Clovers And How To Find A Four Leaf CloverSome 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.
By Nikki Tilley
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Wildflower Lawns: Tips On Growing Flowering LawnsMany people are looking for lawn alternatives to reduce watering, fertilizing, and mowing. Wildflower lawns are one option. This article has more information.
By Teo Spengler
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Alternatives To Grass: Learn About Lawn Alternatives In Cold ClimatesGround 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.
By Jackie Carroll
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Lawn Alternative Plants For The South: Alternative Lawn Ideas In Warm ClimatesAre 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.
By Jackie Carroll
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Wildlife Garden Turf: Creating Mini Meadows For WildlifeThe appeal of a perfect, green lawn is strong, but more people are turning to wildlife-friendly alternatives. A wildflower meadow lawn is one option.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Microclover – Tips For Microclover Care In Lawns
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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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High Traffic Lawn Options: What Are Some Lawn Alternatives In Play AreasAlternatives to lawn grass are not a new concept, but what about those high traffic areas? Explore lawn alternatives for areas with heavy foot traffic in this article. Click here to get more information.
By Susan Patterson
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Bellis Daisy Lawn Alternative: Using English Daisies For LawnsTraditionally, 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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Dymondia Lawn Care – Tips On Using Dymondia As A Grass SubstituteDrought 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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Best Steppable Plants: Learn About Plants That Can Be Walked OnWhat 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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Sedge Lawn Substitute: Tips For Growing Native Sedge LawnsSedge 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.
By Bonnie L. Grant

