@Kayleigh.G You will obviously attract alot of bees. Not always a good idea if you have children who like to go barefoot. However I do think clover lawns will continue to become more popular. They stay green and don't scorch in the same way as turf.
No children here and no plans for them either! Just two adults and our very large cat 😂
Love the idea of attracting more bees and bugs. Wish me luck!
West facing garden in North Hertfordshire. Novice gardener but a long time house plant lover!
I can't really help much but we have an intentional weedy lawn where I have added wildflowers over the years and I'd just suggest mixing a few other species into your plan. I say that because not everything thrives and we have noticed that some plants do better where others don't. As an example we have self heal and it's been great for the slightly shadier/mossy patches where the clover does grow but is much more sparse. We also have daisies, birds foot trefoil, cats ear, achillea and numerous other species (including lots of spring bulbs). I have chamomile growing between the bricks on our doorstep so it could be an option for very poor stoney areas.
I can't really help much but we have an intentional weedy lawn where I have added wildflowers over the years and I'd just suggest mixing a few other species into your plan. I say that because not everything thrives and we have noticed that some plants do better where others don't. As an example we have self heal and it's been great for the slightly shadier/mossy patches where the clover does grow but is much more sparse. We also have daisies, birds foot trefoil, cats ear, achillea and numerous other species (including lots of spring bulbs). I have chamomile growing between the bricks on our doorstep so it could be an option for very poor stoney areas.
This is really helpful, thank you!
Eventually I’d absolutely love to introduce some wild flowers and bulbs into the mix, just need to establish some kind of lawn first.
I have been looking at other ground covering plants, but of course it’s hard to find one that won’t take over everything. I will try and source a good mix of seeds🤞
West facing garden in North Hertfordshire. Novice gardener but a long time house plant lover!
I pulled up a few corners of the Astro and found a layer of gravel and then a very thick layer of weed membrane. After slicing through the membrane I found soil!!! It’s not very level, and I need to check the PH level etc, but I am so happy!
I will definitely need to top it up, but it’s pretty deep so should be a perfect foundation for a new clover lawn and some flower beds.
I will be starting next month and sharing all updates to my Instagram @62sunshinehouse if anyone does fancy a nosey!
I have some big plans for my small garden, and hope to create a soft, planty haven.
West facing garden in North Hertfordshire. Novice gardener but a long time house plant lover!
It will be interesting to note what you find under the weave, Kayleigh.G. My NDN and I pulled up some of her membrane to plant and found masses of worms and other life under there in the wonderful soil. It was a small patch (2mx2m) and I wonder if the membrane, in this case, acted as a kind of protection for critters, such that they could get with their lives undisturbed. It certainly makes her gravel garden very easy to look after - we both tend it. Weeds that seed into the patch and easy to pull out.
It will be interesting to note what you find under the weave, Kayleigh.G. My NDN and I pulled up some of her membrane to plant and found masses of worms and other life under there in the wonderful soil. It was a small patch (2mx2m) and I wonder if the membrane, in this case, acted as a kind of protection for critters, such that they could get with their lives undisturbed. It certainly makes her gravel garden very easy to look after - we both tend it. Weeds that seed into the patch and easy to pull out.
The soil felt quite healthy! Not too clay, no stones or anything that I could see. I dug about 10cm in and could see no bottom. I have a good feeling about this one!
I will share an update once the whole lawn has been exposed!
West facing garden in North Hertfordshire. Novice gardener but a long time house plant lover!
An elderly couple down the road from us had artificial grass front lawn. They recently moved and the new owners had their wall removed and a drop kerb created. They didn't remove the artificial grass and now park their cars on there. You can probably imagine the mess with over a ton of car effectively driving over sand and soil.
An elderly couple down the road from us had artificial grass front lawn. They recently moved and the new owners had their wall removed and a drop kerb created. They didn't remove the artificial grass and now park their cars on there. You can probably imagine the mess with over a ton of car effectively driving over sand and soil.
Yikes, I bet that’s a mess! 😮
If they decide to replace it with a clover lawn send them my way 😂
West facing garden in North Hertfordshire. Novice gardener but a long time house plant lover!
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Love the idea of attracting more bees and bugs. Wish me luck!
I will definitely need to top it up, but it’s pretty deep so should be a perfect foundation for a new clover lawn and some flower beds.
I have some big plans for my small garden, and hope to create a soft, planty haven.
I will share an update once the whole lawn has been exposed!
If they decide to replace it with a clover lawn send them my way 😂