We promise, your neighbors will approve.
If an easier lawn appeals to you, see how to create your own lazy lawn.
Lazy lawns are really smart lawns.
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Youll do less work to achieve a beautiful, sustainable lawn.
They are low-maintenance because they require less mowing and weeding.
The natural growth reduces the need for pesticides that harm the environment.
You’ll save water, time, and money.
Caring For A Lazy Lawn
How do you carefor a lazy lawn?
Instead of bagging clippings, allow them to remain on the lawn and fertilize the grass.
And consider planting alternatives in areas where grass struggles to grow.
What To Plant In A Lazy Lawn
So what could you use to replace grass?
The RHS suggests “small leaved clovers mixed with grasses.”
This may include steep slopes, wet areas, shady areas, and high-traffic areas.
Or you may just want to shrink your lawn area to cut back on mowing and maintenance.
Read on for some of the best alternatives to grass.
What To Do With High-Traffic Areas
Replacing a grass lawn doesn’t have to require planting anything.
High-traffic areas where the grass wears thin aren’t usually conducive to planting.
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