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recommendations for lawn alternative
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So prerequisites - low maintenance, Lots of things depending on what you mean by maintenance. suitable for kids to play on, No can do. Grass is the most durable and even that will not survive the attentions of energetic kids unless you help it along. Other ground covers are less durable and will result in big maintenance or having to exclude kids or both. 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. You are asking a lot here. As well as mozzie deterent why not ask for ant and spider repellent? :-) 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. Taking a while to spread is inconsistent with durability. One way that grass survives wear is to quickly spread back into areas where damage has happened. Thanks for any suggestions Hard mulch (eg pinebark) or astroturf. No living thing will do all you want. I am no fan of lawns (when my kids grew up the lawn went) but my experience is that it's the only living playing surface that has a chance and that will take some work. David |
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