An alternative to a traditional lawn? Yes, please.

Anyone who owns a garden has at least once dreamed of having a lawn that can stay beautiful and tidy even without maintenance. It would be nice if there were a “self-sufficient” lawn for those who have little water available or simply do not have the time and energy to dedicate to long watering sessions or frequent mowing, wouldn’t it?

Well, you’ll be happy to know that the solution is simpler than you think: alternatives to the English lawn exist and offer plenty of benefits for those forward-thinking enough to take advantage of them. Let’s discover together all the benefits offered by low-water-use lawns.

A lawn that doesn’t need watering is possible

The first benefit is the most logical and obvious: an alternative lawn can allow you to save up to 80% of the water used for irrigation without affecting the aesthetic quality of your lawn. How is this possible? It’s simple: the alternative lawn varieties we have selected for you, grown according to the principles of dry philosophy, develop a root system robust enough to penetrate below the top layer of the soil (the layer that the sun dries out very easily, especially during the warmer months).

Therefore, abundant but infrequent watering will be enough to ensure that the water penetrates deep down and remains available to the roots for a long time. Just think that established alternative lawns (that is, planted more than a year ago) manage perfectly well with 1 or 2 emergency waterings throughout the year!

Low maintenance, low stress

The second benefit is actually a direct consequence of the first. By watering your lawn so infrequently, you will greatly slow down its growth, thus giving you a garden that is always perfect with minimal effort on your part. This means that with an average of 2 to 5 mowings per year (depending on your preferences), you can enjoy your lawn without constantly slaving away to keep it tidy.

As if that weren’t enough, the alternative lawn varieties we offer all have the advantage of naturally staying very low. The undisputed champion in this regard is Frankenia laevis, which grows to a maximum height of 4 cm.

Environmentally friendly alternative lawns

Did you know that the fresh water on our planet accounts for only 2.5% of all available water? With the climate crisis knocking at our door, saving water is becoming a crucial challenge to ensure a better future for our children. Not to mention that even on our peninsula, the areas where drought is felt for long months are increasingly growing. A lawn without irrigation is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to take a concrete step to help the environment.

The environmental benefits of alternative lawns do not end here. If you are a beekeeper or simply want to help the ecosystem of your garden, opting for a lawn of Lippia nodiflora is a winning choice. Its little flowers attract many bees and pollinating insects, which we know are increasingly becoming victims of human-made pollution. Bees in particular are essential for our survival, so why not show them a little gratitude for the work they do every day? Do not worry that they will come to bother you: the caffeine contained in the Lippia flowers makes them calm and docile.

Alternative lawns for every taste

As you can see in our shop, there are many different types of low-water-use lawns. There are solutions for every taste, whether you prefer a single-species lawn or you are an artistic soul who wants to let your imagination run wild with very colorful mixes. The latter option, in addition to giving you an absolutely original color palette, will make your lawn more resistant and adaptable to different situations.

Walkable lawns

Are you one of those people who loves to live the lawn to the fullest, perhaps walking on it barefoot all season long? The mix of Lippia nodiflora and Verbena hybrida is the ideal solution for you. Do not be fooled by their delicate little flowers, they are much more robust than you think! These two varieties are extremely resistant to heavy foot traffic, and even moderately driveable. Do not worry about being bothered by insects attracted to Lippia: Verbena hybrida will greatly reduce the presence of bees, ensuring you a safe lawn to walk on. If instead you do not feel like walking on a carpet of colorful flowers, keep reading, just a few more lines and you will find the perfect solution for you.

Flowering lawns

Although the explosive flowering of Lippia nodiflora and Verbena hybrida remains unmatched among our lawns, if you want a beautiful lawn with little flowers, we have many other options for you. Whether they are the delicate cream-colored flowers of Achillea crithmifolia, the yellow ones of Dymondia margaretae, or the pale pink ones of Frankenia laevis, you can let your imagination run wild with a very varied palette.

And for those who cannot give up the English lawn...

If you remain a fan of the classic English lawn but would still like to take advantage of the benefits of a low-water-use lawn, do not worry! Our ace up our sleeve is called Zoysia tenuifolia, a very soft walkable lawn perfect in particular for a poolside or for children's play areas. Walking on it barefoot is a must to take advantage of the fantastic foot massage guaranteed by its soft leaves.