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Ideas for  Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Grass Lawns

Perfect lawns are a creation of 16th century English and French wealthy land owners. I'm sure they had no idea that everyday people copying these lawns would result in the loss of biodiversity and pollinators, but it has.

The History of the Perfect Lawn

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An eco-friendly lawn is one that utilizes local plants, doesn't overuse water, and is easily maintained in the local ecosystem. Switching from a water and labor intensive non-native species grass lawn to local plants is better for the land and local pollinators. KEEP READING to discover ground coverings that are generally better for lawns.

Switching to  Eco-Friendly Lawns

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creeping thyme

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

mulch

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

clover

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

moss

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

rocks

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

native ornamental grass

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

drought tolerant perennial garden beds

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns

a mix of some or all of the ground coverings mentioned before!

eco-friendly alternatives to non-native grass lawns