I'm looking to lay a lawn (to replace some slate chippings) and I'm told
there are non-artificial alternatives to grass that are more hard wearing
and don't need mowing. Sounds too good to be true! Does anyone know
whether such an alternative exists, what it's called or where I can get it
from?

The lawn is to be laid in a south facing garden (less than 25% in the shade)
with clay soil and needs to be suitable for a small child.

Thanks,

Ade.

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I'm looking to lay a lawn (to replace some slate chippings) and I'm told
there are non-artificial alternatives to grass that are more hard wearing
and don't need mowing. Sounds too good to be true! Does anyone know
whether such an alternative exists, what it's called or where I can get it
from?

The lawn is to be laid in a south facing garden (less than 25% in the
shade)
with clay soil and needs to be suitable for a small child.

Thanks,

Ade.



Camomile is one, though it would need mowing maybe a couple of times.
I don't think it's hardwearing though. I've also heard of clover and yarrow
being used but you'll have to do your own research.

Andy.

andrewpreece wrote:

Camomile is one, though it would need mowing maybe a couple of times.
I don't think it's hardwearing though. I've also heard of clover and yarrow
being used but you'll have to do your own research.

I've tried Camomile and didnt get very far. I started them off in trays
and then planted out. It struggled to stay alive. I might give it
another go sometime as I love the smell.

Kev,

In article ,
(andrewpreece) wrote:

Camomile is one, though it would need mowing maybe a couple of times.

It also needs weeding. The usual verdict is that a grass lawn is the
lowest maintenance.

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
A useful bit of gardening software at http://www.netservs.com/garden/

In message , Steve
Harris writes
In article ,
(andrewpreece) wrote:

Camomile is one, though it would need mowing maybe a couple of times.

It also needs weeding. The usual verdict is that a grass lawn is the
lowest maintenance.

The way that yarrow attempted to take over my (ex) front lawn I'd
suggest that might be fairly low maintenance.

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