Tread-proof ground cover for lawn replacement
In the case of plants suitable as lawn substitutes, the expert distinguishes between non-step and walkable. Tread resistance means that the ground cover and cushioned perennials can also tolerate frequent, firm walking. Varieties classified as accessible, on the other hand, should only be entered rarely and carefully, if at all. The hard-wearing varieties include:
- Chamomile, especially Roman chamomile
- All thyme varieties
- Polei mint
- Plumage pads
- Star moss
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Lawn substitute that should only be entered carefully:
- Hazel root
- Nettle species
- Wood sorrel
Walkways from walking too often
If you are planning to create a lawn substitute, you should consider that plants classified as non-slip are much more sensitive than real lawns.
The areas should not be walked on too often, otherwise ugly walkways will form. If the substitute lawn has to be crossed frequently, you should lay stepping stones as a path.
The exceptions include Roman chamomile and star moss. Roman chamomile is said to grow more vigorously the more often it is stepped on. With star moss, walking on the area prevents the plants from detaching from the ground and having to be pressed down again.
Do not walk over the lawn substitute with bare feet
It is often recommended to only walk barefoot on substitute lawns. This is very gentle on the plants, but not entirely harmless to the feet.
Bees and wasps especially like to visit blooming ground cover. Painful stitches in the soles of the feet are often the result.
You should therefore only step onto a flowering lawn substitute with suitable footwear.
Lawn replacement makes sense, especially in small gardens
Basically, it can be said that a lawn substitute can only replace an ornamental lawn. The lawn substitute is an alternative to real lawns, especially for very small plots in locations that are too shady or too sunny.
Tips & Tricks
The carpet verbena “Summer-Pearls”, imported from Japan, is one of the few plants for substitute lawns that are characterized by their high resistance to treading. It can even handle the occasional soccer game without creating unsightly running streets.
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