Ground cover as a lawn substitute - recommended alternatives to grass
In order to ban the lawn from an existing garden, decorative and easy-care ground covers are available as an alternative. The following perennials and dwarf trees have proven to be excellent substitutes for lawns:
- Star moss (Sagina subulata), evergreen and with white flowers from June to August
- Low fat male (Pachysandra terminalis 'Compacta'), evergreen, mat-forming, white spring bloom
- Sand thyme (Thymus serpyllum), evergreen, hard-wearing, pink flowers in summer, bee pasture
- Feather cushion (Cotula dioica), evergreen, hard-wearing, forms a velvety green carpet in sun and partial shade
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Peel off the disused lawn with a sod cutter. You can rent this device from machine rental companies and hardware stores. So that the ground cover takes root quickly, cover the area with a mix of topsoil, compost and sand. Until the green plant cover closes, maintenance extends to regular weeding and watering when it is dry.
Stone and wood - easy-care design elements
Where lawns spread out in classic garden design, natural stones and wood take over in the garden without lawns. When you see a paved area with inviting seating and beautiful potted plants, you will not miss a lawn. Small areas with gravel or grit (€ 44.95 at Amazon *) in harmoniously coordinated colors provide additional variation in appearance.
You can create a cozy, homely ambience with wooden floorboards made of weatherproof woods such as Douglas fir, robinia or larch. Tiles and planks made of WPC, a wood-plastic combination that invites you to walk barefoot, are ideal for an easy-care, non-slip floor covering in the open air.
Japanese gardens have no lawn
When you are creating a Japanese garden, you won't have to deal with the hassle of lawn maintenance. The concept of the Asian garden design, which is true to the original, does not provide for extensive grass areas. Instead, the elements moss, stone, water and tree dominate in Zen gardens.
Water worlds - picturesque options for the garden without a lawn
In modern garden design, water has long since replaced the lawn as the protagonist. With a pond or stream, you can give your outdoor area a natural, individual character. When a fountain splashes peacefully, the worries of everyday life fall from the soul as if by magic. Nobody weeps a tear after a demanding lawn in this refuge.
Tips
With the right lighting, you can give your lawn-less garden an atmospheric color. Spotlights that are invisible during the day can be hidden between the ground cover as a substitute for lawn. When paving natural stones or laying wooden floorboards, remember to install suitable light fittings. Your water worlds are transformed into magical eye-catchers at night with floating candles and underwater lights.
