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GROUND COVER ALTERNATIVE TO GRASS

andrewclaydenandrewclayden Posts: 3
in Garden design
I have a large sloping area of ground (approx. 20 metres x 5 metres) beside a ditch around our garden, in which I would like to sow an evergreen alternative to grass (as mowing would be a problem). Can anyone suggest any plants or seeds that require little or no maintenance? Thank you
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  • RubytooRubytoo Posts: 1,630
    Could you give an idea of the type of soil you are on and a rough idea of what part of the country you are in.
    Both these things can impact on what you might be able to grow successfully.

     
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    clover.
  • GardenerSuzeGardenerSuze Posts: 5,692
    @andrewclayden Clover lawns are becomimg very popular. Less mowing wildlife friendly but not for people in bare feet!
    I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I can testify to that😖
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • tui34tui34 Posts: 3,493
    Camomile lawn?
    A good hoeing is worth two waterings.

  • ViewAheadViewAhead Posts: 866
    Do you actually want to walk on it ... or just cover the ground?  Is it sunny or shady? 
  • februarysgirlfebruarysgirl Posts: 835
    I'm currently growing heath pearlwort (aka Irish moss) to replace my failed wildflower lawn.
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    GardenerSuze said:
    @andrewclayden Clover lawns are becomimg very popular. Less mowing wildlife friendly but not for people in bare feet!
    I've not tried wandering about on my grass area in bare feet but I do have plenty of clover as well as other "weeds".  So purely out of interest, what is it about clover that is not good for bare feet ? Thanks.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Stinging pollinators, stepping thereon @philippasmith2
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    Got you now @B3 so thanks.  Not the clover then - just the insects and I get enough bites every year to deal with so I'll keep my footwear on  ;)
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