Webinar: Rethinking the Lawn

Got a green monster in your garden? Tired of watering and mowing? Eliminating your lawn is the answer! We’ll watch a short video on the best method to easily remove your lawn and then help you decide the best use for the space. We’ll also talk about the latest in walkable green plants, plus a host of other possibilities that are sure to broaden your definition of “lawn alternative.”

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Outline:

Why replace your lawn?

• Save water
• Save energy
• Save time
• Save money
• Reduce pollution
• Make better use of the space
• Create a sense of place

Three ways to remove a lawn

• Dig
• Solarize
• Smother (sheet mulching video)

How to decide what to put where your lawn was:

• Define objectives
• Site analysis

Fake grass

• Unhealthy for the environment
• Unhealthy for humans

Plant ideas

• Walkable
• Grassy look but not necessarily walkable
• Edible
• Evergreen
• Colorful
• Succulents
• Groundcovers
• Natives
• Patio
• Play area

How to stay in touch with the UC Marin Master Gardeners

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