How about a moss garden, or thyme, clover or chamomile.. ? I'll probably do one or two of those for mine, our ground is really stony so the 'lawn' looks rough.
Hi yes moving away from a traditional lawn certainly becoming more of an option
Thumbs up 👍 Moss garden as slow-worm suggested can be disappointing. I tried it in my clay soil, shady in winter garden, and the moss died in summer when we had the heat/drought last year.
I’m changing my garden to a wild-flower garden this year and knowing that most almost all of it will stay over winter worries me, fearing I have nothing to do 😀
Thyme will never thrive in that site. All the things it dislikes. I doubt chamomile would be any better. Better to completely change the medium if the grass isn't working. If you're in a consistently wet area, rather than what @Simone_in_Wiltshire has, the moss will stay all summer, as it does here. However, it isn't great for kids to play on...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
beachboyslightalbum said: moving away from a traditional lawn certainly becoming more of an option
Please let us know how you wish to use the garden. Obviously you have children who would need a flat, soft area to play, and a dog to stretch its legs and do essentials. You may eat outside, have a BBQ or spa, perhaps a washing line.
When we know your wants/needs, we can better advise.
But, please no plastic turf, or wall-to-wall solid surfaces.
location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand. "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Thyme will never thrive in that site. All the things it dislikes. I doubt chamomile would be any better. Better to completely change the medium if the grass isn't working. If you're in a consistently wet area, rather than what @Simone_in_Wiltshire has, the moss will stay all summer, as it does here. However, it isn't great for kids to play on...
beachboyslightalbum said: moving away from a traditional lawn certainly becoming more of an option
Please let us know how you wish to use the garden. Obviously you have children who would need a flat, soft area to play, and a dog to stretch its legs and do essentials. You may eat outside, have a BBQ or spa, perhaps a washing line.
When we know your wants/needs, we can better advise.
But, please no plastic turf, or wall-to-wall solid surfaces.
Possibly some wildflower at the edges might make it look nicer. Don’t worry, no plastic turf. Garden mainly for occasional use by kids - we have a big park round the corner so often we go there anyway. other than that I just want it looking better.
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I'll probably do one or two of those for mine, our ground is really stony so the 'lawn' looks rough.
Moss garden as slow-worm suggested can be disappointing. I tried it in my clay soil, shady in winter garden, and the moss died in summer when we had the heat/drought last year.
I ♥ my garden.
Better to completely change the medium if the grass isn't working. If you're in a consistently wet area, rather than what @Simone_in_Wiltshire has, the moss will stay all summer, as it does here. However, it isn't great for kids to play on...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Please let us know how you wish to use the garden. Obviously you have children who would need a flat, soft area to play, and a dog to stretch its legs and do essentials. You may eat outside, have a BBQ or spa, perhaps a washing line.
When we know your wants/needs, we can better advise.
But, please no plastic turf, or wall-to-wall solid surfaces.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."