Non-Grass Lawns: 10 Easy, Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives

Looking to transform your traditional grassy lawn into a sustainable and low-maintenance oasis? Dive into our latest video, "Non-Grass Lawns: 10 Easy, Low-Maintenance Lawn Alternatives" on the Garden Club channel. Discover options ranging from clover lawns to stone gardens, and everything in between. Perfect for eco-conscious homeowners and gardening enthusiasts alike. Whether you're dealing with water restrictions or just want a unique and eco-friendly lawn, we've got you covered. Don't forget to subscribe for more gardening insights! 🌱
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[@garden-club]

What would you grow on your lawn instead of traditional grass?

[@valasdarkholme6255]

Creeping thyme or Irish moss. Something low to the ground that won't die from the dog running around or hide pests like ticks.

[@garden-club]

@@valasdarkholme6255 Great choices! and good to know they are dog-proof and ticks don't like them!

[@valasdarkholme6255]

@@garden-club I dunno if they're dog-proof, but dog-resistant at least. Some of the other groundcovers I was looking into said they didn't hold up well to foot traffic in comparison to normal lawn-grass, and I know how hard a dog is on a normal lawn.

[@valasdarkholme6255]

@@garden-club From what I understand the ticks prefer to hide in taller grasses, so the short ones help keep your yard tick-free.

[@garden-club]

@@valasdarkholme6255 Haha, yes, depending on the size of the dog, they can really tear up a regular lawn!

[@Tammi333]

Thanks for the information. Would have been nice if you would have provided the zones that all these can survive in though, because now I have to look them up individually to figure that out.

[@garden-club]

Happy to hear the video is helpful! Great tip, I didn't think about that. I looked up all the plants I've mentioned and created a list that will hopefully help you and other interested people! Clover: Generally, clover (such as white clover, Trifolium repens) is adaptable to a wide range of zones, typically from USDA zones 3 through 10. Thyme (Thymus spp.): Thyme is quite hardy and can grow in USDA zones 5 through 9. Chamomile: Both German (Matricaria chamomilla) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) usually thrive in USDA zones 4 through 9. Oregano (Origanum vulgare): Oregano is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9. Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca): This ornamental grass is suited for USDA zones 4 through 8. Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum): It typically grows well in warmer climates, suitable for USDA zones 9 through 11. Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana): Pampas grass prefers warmer climates and is suited for USDA zones 7 through 11. Ferns: The hardiness of ferns varies greatly depending on the species. However, many are suitable for USDA zones 4 through 8. Some varieties can tolerate colder or warmer climates. Hostas: Hostas are quite versatile and can grow in USDA zones 3 through 9, depending on the variety.

[@BBirke1337]

First lots of good and beautiful options, then #9, the horrors: green plastic carpets and mulch deserts with weed fabric below. Mulch has a lot of legitimate uses, but not abuse for barren spaces. Mulch should suppress weeds itself, not have incomposible plastic rags below it, which are a hell to get out again, when roots have grown through them.

[@garden-club]

Agree! I'm also not a fan of plastic or fake grass, but I wanted to make the video as complete as possible. Still, I do prefer artificial grass over a fully tiled garden ;)

[@yasminehasham1060]

Loved your informative presentation So well done Thank you 😊

[@garden-club]

Great to hear, thank you for your kind words! :)

[@desertrider325]

Which is best for Las Vegas Nevada with temperatures that exceeded 112°F and has to be full sun drought resistant

[@garden-club]

For Las Vegas I'd recommend Oregano, Blue Fescue, and Pampas Grass. They are all drought-resistant and thrive in full sun :)

[@FinnBjerke]

I had TBE so tick is a thing I fear, how can I have a tick free dog freindly garden using the interesting alternatives you mention?

[@garden-club]

Sorry to hear that! Regardless of which ground cover you choose, it is important to keep it short and neat to deter ticks (they like tall vegetation - just like leaf litter, because they like moist areas). You can also use cedar mulch for its natural repellent properties. And Lavender and Rosemary are tick-repellent plants. You could plant these around your lawn. Additionally, a fence can help keep out wildlife that may carry ticks. Hope this helps! :)

[@FinnBjerke]

@@garden-club answer came after 10 minutes, wonderfull... Many good ideas, appreciated.

[@garden-club]

@@FinnBjerke You're welcome!

[@randomgrinn]

Stone is HUGE maintenance, you have to replace the underlayment every 2-4 years. That's why I'm looking for alternatives.

[@CBBC435]

Snakes...just saying.

[@xXLunatikxXlul]

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[@DeathDwells]

Never even thought of that, but yea definitely a con

[@luckystrike656]

Basically other then clover, there is no alternative. Japanese stone garden isn't really the same, is it? the perennials you showed are half meter tall, artificial grass?

[@GoingGreenMom]

Thanks for saving me time.