Skip the fertilizer and stop mowinghere are low-maintenance replacements for a grass lawn.
The biggest mistake homeowners make whenforgoing a grass lawnis notcreating clear edgesor boundaries, which can look disorganized.
Here are five easy-care alternatives toa grass lawnthat are sure to step up your home’s curb appeal.
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One great option iswhite dwarf clover, known for its dense green leaves and small white flowers.
“It might require yearly over-seeding to keep it dense and deter weeds.”
“They can provide the same sense of negative space as a classic lawn without chemical requirements.”
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There’s no mowing or fertilizing required, but there is some (very minimal!)
maintenance: “The space should be raked out periodically to keep the surfaces fresh.”
Pro tip: When installing a stone or gravel area, use a geotextile fabric barrier.
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Creeping Thyme
Creeping thyme is a densely-growing evergreen that’s hardy in zones 4 through 9.
It grows just 2 inches high (so no mowing required!)
and can spread up to 24 inches within the first two years.
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It’s actually possible with no-mow hard fescue grass.
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