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07-01-2008, 09:52 PM
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recommendations for lawn alternative
"Linda" wrote in message
... Hi, we have a small backyard with a beautiful big tree and lots of shade during the summer which is great for the kids - not having to worry about sunscreen when they play outside. It does mean of course that lawn won't grow - thats fine, we're not big gardeners, and what with regular mowing and water restrictions it's not an option. But currently there is a mix of dirt areas, weeds and so forth so it would be nice to have something semi attractive. So I'm looking for suggestions - I've been looking at various gardening sites, and seen ideas such as Vinca Minor, chamomile, moss and of course mondo grass but I'm sure there must be lots of possibilites I don't know about. So prerequisites - low maintenance, suitable for kids to play on, grows in very shady area during summer, (but tree loses leaves in winter so has to still survive), ok for humid conditions, drought tolerant (or happy with grey water every now and then), doesn't cost too much to establish (very limited budget), and if it was a mozzie deterant that would absolutely wonderful as we have a problem with them as well when we're outside. It doesn't matter if it takes a while to spread, I'm not in a hurry, but I would like to do something - and if it can be grown from seed that would be nice and cheap too. Thanks for any suggestions dichondra? kylie |
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