Lawn alternatives

Whether you have a yard that ’s cheery or shady or has dry or damp soil , there ’s a plant ( or two ) that you’re able to use to supplant traditional turf smoke . A garden of pretty perennial land covers is easier on the eye and can still help you conserve water .

Establishing a drought-tolerant lawn

Replacing your lawn with drought - tolerant plants does n’t mean you’re able to stop watering completely . The first year or two your new perennials will still need regular lacrimation to help them institute good root systems . After that , regular rainwater are usually enough to keep them look good . But if there ’s an extended ironical period it ’s a secure estimation to give even drought - tolerant plant an casual abstruse watering . practice one or several unlike types of perennial to fill up in a small area where you want a prettier view or to create a whole new look for your pace . You could terminate up saving a bundle on your water bill , too !

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Drought-tolerant lawn alternatives

The plants below are some dependable selection that you may use to put back your lawn .

Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)

TypePerennialBloomsBlue flowers in midsummer to fallLightFull sun to part shadeSoilWell drainedSize8 to 12 in . tall , 12 to 18 in . wideHardinessCold intrepid in USDA zones 3 to 7

Silver carpet (Dymondia margaretae)

TypePerennialBloomsYellow bloom in summerLightFull sunSoilSharp , well - drainedSize2 to 4 in . tall , 18 to 20 in . wideHardinessCold fearless in USDA zona 9 to 11

Thyme (Thymus citriodorus‘Variegata’)

TypePerennialBloomsPurple flower late spring to summerLightFull sunSoilWell - drained to poor soilsSize6 to 12 in . tall , 12 to 15 in . wideHardinessCold brave in USDA geographical zone 5 to 9

Snow-in-summer (Cerastium tomentosum)

TypePerennialBloomsWhite flowers in early summertime , gray foliageLightFull sunSoilSandy , well drainedSize6 to 12 in . magniloquent and spreadingHardinessCold - hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7

Lilyturf (Liriope spicata)

TypePerennialBloomsPurple , pink or white in previous summer to fallLightFull Lord’s Day to full shadeSoilWell - drainedSize6 to 18 in . tall , spreadingHardinessCold - hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10

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Sherri Ribbey

Sherri Ribbey

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fp-dw-waterwise-plumbago2: Plumbago is slow to emerge in spring but those midsummer clusters of blue flowers with rusty red calyces are worth the wait.

fp-dw-waterwise-plumbago2: Plumbago is slow to emerge in spring but those midsummer clusters of blue flowers with rusty red calyces are worth the wait.

fp-dw-waterwise-Silvercarpet: Super drought tolerant silver carpet doesn’t mind being walked on so it’s a great choice for growing between steppers.

fp-dw-waterwise-thyme: Go ahead and walk on this lemony scented thyme and you’ll its light citrus scent. You can snip a few stems for cooking too.

fp-dw-waterwise-Snow-in-summer: Dry sandy soil is what snow-in-summer needs to thrive, too much clay and plants will rot.

fp-dw-waterwise-Lilyturf: Lilyturf can grow in sun or shade but if you want to enjoy its late summer lavender flower spikes make sure plants get three to four hours of sunlight.