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
