Grass Lawn Alternatives
Standard turfgrass lawns often require fertilizers, pesticides, and watering in order to keep them lush and green all summer. They also tend to require more frequent mowing and provide little value to wildlife. But there are other other more eco-friendly options!
No Mow Lawn
If you like the lush grass look, a No Mow Lawn may be a good option for you. No Mow Lawns are a drought tolerant, low maintenance blend of fine fescue grasses. They form a soft green carpet of grass in full or part sun. They only grow when temperatures are cooler. Because of this, you only have to mow them twice a year - in the late spring and again in the fall. You can also leave them un-mowed, in which case, they form a beautiful thick carpet of deep green grass.
Check out some No Mow Lawns in the Village:
3611 Sunset Dr.
3520 Topping Rd.
Bee Lawn
Bee Lawns consist of a blend of fescue (no mow) grasses and low-growing perennial flowers, like white clover, self-heal, and creeping thyme. They require less mowing, fertilizing, and water - plus they provide food for bees!
Bee Lawn seed can be found from many vendors online.
Prairies and Woodland Shade Gardens
If your yard is sunny, consider replacing all or part of your traditional lawn with a prairie. If your yard is shaded, consider a woodland shade garden. Both contain a diverse community of plants that support many birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. There are a number of residents in the Village that have converted their front yards into prairies or woodland shade gardens:
3505 Blackhawk Dr. (Prairie)
3414 Sunset Dr. (Prairie)
3610 Sunset Dr. (Woodland Garden)