Alternative Lawns!

» mykidzmom - These ideas are absolutely cool!

These ideas are absolutely cool! Whenever we get around to fixing our backyard (it's a horrible mess right now), I'd like to try one of these on a large, bare area we will have. Thank you!!

-- posted by mykidzmom

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» out2482 - You opened my screen door!

Thank you for a great article. What a wonderful idea. You helped open another door for me on rethinking my whole outdoor space, for one good idea such as yours, leads to another, and another...!!!

-- posted by out2482

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» Margot - Gee

I'm glad the article got some of those creative juices going.

-- posted by Margot

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» Minnie - Another great article

Eileen, does Thyme grass need regular watering? And can it be left without mowing at all?

I have vinca up front between the sidewalk and street and I haven't had to water it all summer. The only thing is that it can spread quite quickly, and it does look overgrown if I don't cut it back at least a few times a year.

So many lawns were brown this year, so I was thrilled to see the dark green vinca. I do need something else in back, so Thyme might be an option.

-- posted by Minnie

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» Margot - Sorry for the delay

I don't water my Thyme lawn. It's way to big and would probably enpty my well. It seems to thrive in all sorts of weather, from drout to floods.

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» kiddo24 - california coastal

We are looking for a xeriscape-type lawn (or groundcover), low growing and able to stand partial shade. We are in Southern California and the soil is sandy. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

-- posted by kiddo24

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