Our once gorgeous and lush green grass in the front yard has turned to bare spots and mass plantings of a variety of weeds.
When I saw the photo of an interesting and beautiful non-lawn yard scene, I thought "why not?"
One of the why nots is that succulents don't do well in our climate and that is one of the things that I really like about the scene.
With a little imagination, I guess one could set out those pavers, do some research and find a ground cover that would thrive in these conditions. The flashiness could come from the colorful tropicals that can be planted and do so well in our climate.
The area in the photo is small and our front yard is huge. One paver section at a time I guess! Another idea would be larger structures here and there, like bird baths and benches to take up some space. Large containers strategically placed would also take up space and add to the texture.
Anyway, when I found the photo, I thought it was a good starting point for inspiration. I'm sure we are not the only ones who are wanting to get rid of the lawn!
Click here to go to an article, "How to Use Ground Cover to Cover Bare Spots in the Lawn" . . . which is where I also found the photo.
Click here for another article, "Lawn Replacements: Kick Your Yard in the Grass" which includes a slideshow of many non-lawn inspirations.
