Do you have clients who want green outdoor space without the hassle of caring for grass? The costs for frequent mowing, maintenance, and watering add up. Luckily there are several low-cost lawn alternatives.
Artificial turf. Perhaps one of the easiest options to maintain, artificial turf can transform the outdoors into an eco-friendly landscape. It requires no watering, mowing, fertilizing, or weed control.
Ornamental grasses. Different than traditional turf, ornamental grasses can grow into distinctive shapes, even during inclement weather. One big benefit of these grasses is they don’t spread; they stay in their clumps. Choose grasses that are appropriate for your area, such as cool-season grass for the northern region and warm-season grass for the southern region.
Moss. As one of the easiest low-maintenance lawn alternatives available, moss doesn’t need water as long as it’s planted in a shady location. It can also withstand occasional foot traffic. Moss also remains green year-round and grows well in just about any type of soil.
Ground cover. This option sprawls across the ground but doesn’t grow tall, eliminating the need to mow. The climate and landscape layout dictates which ground covers perform best in the yard. Some more common types of ground covers include creeping Jenny, Asian star jasmine, and Japanese sweet flag.
If your clients are interested in a lush green yard that is eco-friendly and low-maintenance, tell them that grass isn’t the only option. With several options available, they can have the yard of their dreams without sacrificing the green space.
Sources: Elemental.green, Gilmour.com
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