Sustainable Lawn Alternatives For The Southern U.S.

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There is no doubt Americans love their lawns. Not surprising, turf grass is the most abundant “crop” we grow and water, yet it doesn’t provide food or an income. For this and other reasons, homeowners are turning to lawn alternatives. Texas, Arkansas, and other south region gardeners have found success with a variety of native warm-season grasses and plants. Why Switch to Lawn Alternatives Instead of growing a monoculture lawn of bluegrass or fescue, many homeowners are switching to more sustainable native plants to populate their yards. These can include low growing grasses or groundcovers, which don’t need mowed. It can also mean maintaining a prairie type garden with taller species that ripple in the wind. Here are the primary reasons why a southern or Texas native lawn is more beneficial to the environment than a monoculture of bluegrass: Alternative to Lawn in Arkansas, Texas, and Southern States One nice […]

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