"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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In article m,
VX wrote:
The Bakker catalogue describes prostrate juniper, Juniperus Horizontalis
Wiltonii, as "the perfect alternative to a lawn. This spreading conifer
is
evergreen and has very dense growth". £27.95 for a pack of 6 plants with
diameter 15-20 cm.

I'm a bit sceptical but actually this could be a good option for me. I
don't
want a grass lawn that needs mowing, and it would not get a lot of wear-
just
the ocsasional human pottering around and occasional visitors. My garden
is
very small and the lawn area would be about twelve feet by seven. If this
isn't a terrible disaster it might just work well. But I have never heard
of
anyone using this plant for a lawn and it seems sensible to ask if anyone
else has.

It might be a good alternative, if you regard a lawn as something
to look at, and JUST possibly allow the occasional visitor to walk
on barefoot. There is nothing that is less hassle than grass for
a lawn if you every have anyone walking on it in shoes.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
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This could only be used as ground cover~ for appearance. Walking on it
would both twist ankles and break off parts. Weeding would be a real pain.
I have used it on the edge of a raised lawn and it hung down
attractively.
Best Wishes Brian.