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Alternatives to Having a Lawn

September 23, 2011

Child's hand picking an English daisy in the lawn.Years ago in Chicago, one of my neighbors got tired of his lawn, and had the whole thing dug up. He poured a slab of cement. When it dried, he painted it green.

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I have to say we all envied him. No watering or cutting grass just pure patio, front and back. He just rolled out the lounge chairs, table, and what barbecues he had.

By barbara f gillard from Statesboro, GA

 
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April 22, 2005

Use the space where your lawn is growing to grow food or at least use some kind of living ground cover that you do not have to use up natural resources to water, fertilize, weed, and cut.

 
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July 30, 2004

Use the space where your lawn is growing to grow food or at least use some kind of living ground cover that you do not have to use up natural resources to water, fertilize, weed and cut.

 
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July 8, 2011

What could I plant to replace the grass? I am old and don't want to cut grass anymore. Thank you.

By Theresa D

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July 9, 20110 found this helpful

Here is a link to a site that has lots of information about the different grass alternatives:
eartheasy.com/grow_lawn_alternatives.htm

 
July 10, 20110 found this helpful

Someone in our neighborhood xeriscaped their yard. Lots of rocks and drought-tolerant plants. I believe their yard was also wildlife habitat certified (although I might be getting the name wrong).

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I don't think they ever have to mow (I don't think there is any lawn). Are you familiar with xeriscape landscaping?

 
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