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tagsSpent a week down in the panhandle of Florida (that's my 3rd trip to Florida this year, for those of you keeping score at home; first to the beaches though).
I managed to mow the lawn the night before leaving, finishing up the front yard just as the sun dipped below the horizon.
Last night, rounding the last corner to get home, Rebecca and I spot the house, and our first thought was...
Damn, time to mow the lawn again
Being gone for the week, I did not even get to enjoy the nicely manicured lawn. (I have a bit of Hank Hill in me).
I can't let the whole yard go to flowers and such, as some expanse is needed for the kids and dogs to play. But something that grows less tall would be awesome.
Anyone have thoughts on short-growing lawn substitutes?
Responses
http://www.stepables.com/
...specialize in ground covers. Some will hold up better to animal traffic than others. Even if you don't buy "stepables" there should be enough information on the site to give you a starting point for what plants work well as ground covers.
We've had
this taking over our front yard and I've let it grow. Although I have no idea what it is, but it does grow relatively low.
We're spreading buffalo grass seed in our backyard. It has no known pests, is almost as soft as St. Augustine on your feet, and is incredibly drought-hardy. I think it only gets to 3-12" high unmown. It's a beautiful green-grey color, but it is a hot weather variety, so it turns brown after frosts.
I've been stung by a bee before and nothing happened....so I wasn't expecting the swelling and bruising. Fortunately the clove I pictured is not in an area I walk much.