What are Some Alternatives to Grass?

There are a number of alternatives to grass for the lawn and garden, and many of them are probably available at your local garden store. It is well worth considering these alternatives, as many are far easier to care for than grass, in addition to being more environmentally friendly. This article focuses on alternatives to grass which can be used like lawns, allowing you to have a lawn for recreation and walking pleasure. You can also pursue alternatives to grass which will change the nature of the space, turning it into an ornamental feature rather than a functional one, should you so choose. Before exploring the alternatives to grass, it might help to know why grass is objectionable to some people. Grass first caught on in Europe in the Middle Ages, when large greens were a sign of status, and it hasn't gone out of fashion since. However, is is extremely hard to maintain a grass lawn. Grass requires a lot of water, constant trimming, and some sort of weed management, or it will ...  more