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

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  • @garden-club
    @garden-club  ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @valasdarkholme6255
      @valasdarkholme6255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @garden-club  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @valasdarkholme6255
      @valasdarkholme6255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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
      @valasdarkholme6255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@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
      @garden-club  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @Tammi333
    @Tammi333 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    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
      @garden-club  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      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
    @BBirke1337 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    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
      @garden-club  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 ;)

  • @desertrider325
    @desertrider325 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

    • @garden-club
      @garden-club  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

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

  • @FinnBjerke
    @FinnBjerke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
      @garden-club  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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
      @FinnBjerke 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

    • @garden-club
      @garden-club  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FinnBjerke You're welcome!

  • @yasminehasham1060
    @yasminehasham1060 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved your informative presentation
    So well done
    Thank you 😊

    • @garden-club
      @garden-club  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @randomgrinn
    @randomgrinn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @CBBC435
    @CBBC435 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Snakes...just saying.

    • @xXLunatikxXlul
      @xXLunatikxXlul 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ?

    • @DeathDwells
      @DeathDwells 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never even thought of that, but yea definitely a con

  • @luckystrike656
    @luckystrike656 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    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
      @GoingGreenMom 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for saving me time.