Seed mix for alternative lawns - 6 m² / Half-shadow
BotanicalDryGarden
Seed mix for alternative lawns
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12900
€129,00
Botanical Dry Garden offers an alternative mixed lawn composed of four species of alternative lawn plants.
Choose the climate conditions of your garden and we will select the most suitable varieties for you. For example, if you live near the sea, we will prepare a mix of salt-tolerant plants, perfect for coastal gardens. If your garden is in the hills or mountains, we will choose species able to withstand harsh winters. For areas with little sun exposure, we will select plants suited to shade, while if your garden is well exposed to the sun and does not have any particular climatic conditions, we will create an ideal mix for sunny environments.
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Available sizes – Mix of 4 varieties (personalized selection)
You can choose the size most suitable for your project. Each tray contains 4 different varieties carefully selected based on the environmental conditions you indicate.
1 Tray – 60 seedlings → approximate coverage 6 m²
2 Trays – 120 seedlings → approximate coverage 12 m²
4 Trays – 240 seedlings → approximate coverage 24 m²
10 Trays – 600 seedlings → approximate coverage 60 m²
17 Trays – 1,020 seedlings → approximate coverage 102 m²
Select the environmental conditions of your garden (sun, partial shade, coastal, harsh winter, etc.) and we will create the mix with the most suitable varieties.
Cell diameter: 5 cm
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Available in various sizes, based on the desired area and the environmental conditions of your green space.
Simply select the environment (sun, partial shade, coastal climate, harsh winter, etc.) and we will create the mix with the most suitable varieties.
Full Sun Mix: Lippia · Verbena hybrida · Verbena peruviana / Cotula · Thymus / Dymondia
(Varieties may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.)
Adopting an alternative lawn will give you several advantages: it allows you to save up to 80% of the water used for irrigation, without affecting the aesthetic quality of the lawn.
The seedlings develop a root system robust enough to penetrate below the top layer of the soil, so abundant but infrequent irrigation will be enough to allow water to penetrate deep down and remain available to the roots for a long time. By irrigating the lawn so infrequently, its growth also slows down considerably, which means that with an average of 2 to 6 mowings per year, the lawn will remain tidy.
BIODIVERSITY
We recommend mixing different varieties because a varied lawn tends to be more resistant and adaptable. The coexistence of multiple types of lawn plants within the same garden is essential for the lawn's overall resistance.
The different nutritional needs of the plants, as well as the different contributions each plant gives to the soil, not only make the lawn more resistant but also the soil healthier.
SOIL PREPARATION
We recommend working the soil well if possible, to encourage deep root development where the seedlings will find their water reserves. The soil should be prepared to be loose and level as for sowing any traditional lawn, by loosening it, removing weeds, and in the case of poor or light-colored clay soil, adding at least 3-4 cm of new soil.
PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
The best time to plant the mix is early autumn. This choice is dictated by the possibility of making the most of the water provided by the upcoming rainy season, but spring planting is equally valid for the harmonious growth of the seedlings. If you plant the lawn in spring, you will simply need to allow for a few extra irrigations during the first summer, to support the seedlings during the establishment phase.
By respecting the planting density we recommend (10 seedlings per square meter), the lawn will close uniformly within 8/12 months.
During the establishment phase, the lawn will need to be irrigated infrequently but with abundant amounts of water. The frequency of irrigation during this initial phase should be assessed independently, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8/10 cm.
Once the lawn has completed its first year of life, irrigation can be limited to once (at most twice) a year. As for maintenance, our advice is to mow 2 to 6 times throughout the year.
MIX SALES
For optimal coverage, we recommend a density of 10 seedlings per square meter, so each tray is designed to cover the different sizes with this density.
Contact us to choose together the varieties most suitable for your garden and your needs!
Seed mix for alternative lawns - 6 m² / Half-shadow
Seed mix for alternative lawns
12900
€129,00
How to calculate the square footage of your lawn
All you need is a tape measure and five minutes. Here’s how to figure out how many square meters (m²) you need for your lawn.
1. Measure the area to cover
Rectangle or square: length × width. Example: 5 m × 4 m = 20 m².
Triangle: base × height ÷ 2. Example: 6 m × 3 m ÷ 2 = 9 m².
Round flowerbed: radius × radius × 3.14. Example: 2 m radius → 2 × 2 × 3.14 = 12.5 m².
2. Irregularly shaped garden?
Divide it into rectangles and triangles, calculate each section, and add the results together. Then subtract areas that do not need to be planted: paths, patios, pools, and shrub beds.
3. Tools to help you
Tape measure or measuring wheel: the most accurate method, preferably with two people.
Google Maps on a computer: right-click on the garden → "Measure distance", then click along the edge until you close the shape. Google will show you the area in m².
Phone measurement app: iPhones have "Measure", and on Android you can find measurement apps that use the camera. Great for a quick estimate.
House floor plan: it often already includes the garden measurements.
By pacing it out: an adult step measures about 0.75 m. Useful for an initial calculation, but check it with a tape measure afterward.
4. Round up
Add an extra 5–10% for edges, curves, and small measurement errors. Then choose the next larger size or combine multiple sizes.
Example: 7 × 3 m garden = 21 m², minus a 1 × 3 m path = 18 m². With an extra 10%, you get about 20 m²: choose 24 m² or combine 12 + 6 + 3 m².
Still have questions?
Send us the measurements or a photo of the garden from the Contact page, or message us on WhatsApp: we’ll help you choose the right quantity.
Quick anchoring
Blooming from April to October
Does not attract bees
Walkable and moderately passable by vehicles
Botanical Dry Garden offers an alternative mixed lawn composed of four species of alternative lawn plants.
Choose the climate conditions of your garden and we will select the most suitable varieties for you. For example, if you live near the sea, we will prepare a mix of salt-tolerant plants, perfect for coastal gardens. If your garden is in the hills or mountains, we will choose species able to withstand harsh winters. For areas with little sun exposure, we will select plants suited to shade, while if your garden is well exposed to the sun and does not have any particular climatic conditions, we will create an ideal mix for sunny environments.
The Alternative Lawn Mix is a mixed alternative lawn composed of four species carefully selected based on the climate conditions of your garden. Simply indicate the environment — near the sea, harsh winters, shaded areas, or full sun — and we will create the mix with the most suitable varieties.
Depending on your needs, you can choose from several compositions:
Full Sun Mix: Lippia, Verbena hybrida, Verbena peruviana / Cotula, Thymus / Dymondia
(The varieties may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.)
A diverse lawn is more resistant and adaptable and allows you to save up to 80% of irrigation water without compromising the lawn's aesthetic quality.
The best time to lay the mix is inearly autumn. This choice is dictated by the possibility of making the most of the water supply provided by the approaching rainy season, but spring planting is equally valid for the harmonious growth of the seedlings. If you lay the lawn in spring, it will be enough to allow for a few extra waterings during the first summer, so as to support the seedlings during the establishment phase.
By respecting the planting density recommended by us (10 seedlings per square meter), the lawn will close evenly within 8/12 months.
During the establishment phase, the lawn will need to be watered infrequently but with abundant amounts of water. The frequency of watering in this initial phase should be assessed independently, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8/10 cm.
Once the first year of the lawn's life has passed, watering can be limited to one (maximum two) throughout the year. As for maintenance, our advice is instead to perform from 2 to 6 mowings throughout the year.
The mix for alternative lawns consists of 4 different varieties, selected based on the environmental conditions you specify. For optimal coverage, we recommend a density of 10 plants per square meter (5 cm cell diameter).
Available sizes:
1 tray – 60 plants → approximate coverage 6 m²
2 trays – 120 plants → 12 m²
4 trays – 240 plants → 24 m²
10 trays – 600 plants → 60 m²
17 trays – 1,020 plants → 102 m²
You can freely combine the sizes to suit your area. For large areas or custom projects, we provide tailored quotes.
Shipping
Italy: delivery within 48/72 hours of shipping.
International: delivery within a maximum of 5 days.
We ship from Monday to Wednesday: so that the plants only travel on weekdays and do not sit in the courier's warehouses over the weekend. Orders received from Thursday to Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
Packaging designed for live plants, to ensure they arrive in good condition.
When you receive the delivery or hold-for-collection notice, please collect the package as soon as possible: plants suffer if they remain closed in the box for too long.
Returns and damaged plants
Right of withdrawal within 14 days of receipt, as provided for by the Consumer Code. The product must be returned intact and in its original packaging; return shipping costs are borne by the customer.
Plant arrived damaged? Please let us know within 7 days of receipt, with a few photos of the plant and the packaging: we will assess a replacement or refund together.
if you prefer to include only varieties that are not attractive to bees
Half-shadow
if your garden has some shaded areas, provided they receive at least a few hours of direct sunlight
Proximity to the sea
if your garden is affected by salt spray
Severe winter
if you live in an area with harsh weather, provided it is only for short periods (if your garden is also shaded, it is best to contact us for advice)
Full sun
if your garden receives more than half a day of sunlight all our varieties will do very well
WHAT IS AN ALTERNATIVE LAWN
Save Time and Water
Treat yourself to a wildflower lawn that requires very little water and maintenance!
A traditional lawn is a fragile monoculture: it drinks thousands of liters of water every summer, needs mowing every week, and turns yellow as soon as you neglect it. An alternative lawn turns this logic on its head: instead of grasses, we use Mediterranean groundcovers selected in our nursery—low-growing, dense, and hardy plants born for hot, dry climates.
The result is a green, walkable carpet that blooms for months, withstands drought, salt spray, and frost, and reduces irrigation and maintenance by 80%. It is not an aesthetic compromise: it is a more beautiful, more vibrant lawn that is kinder to the environment.
THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG ROOT SYSTEM
Its strength? Its roots
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The 4 steps for placing the implant
FIRST STEP
Prepare the soil
Prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening the top 25–30 cm
STEP 2
Divide the seedlings
Remove the tray and separate the seedlings with a knife or scissors
STEP 3
Make them your own
Space 10 seedlings per m². Plant them well, making sure to cover the entire growing medium.
STEP 4
Irrigation
Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated.
The land
Divide the seedlings
Make them your own
Irrigation
Alternative Lawn vs. Traditional Lawn
Why our alternative lawns are so special
Alternative Lawns
Traditional lawn
Irrigation
1-2 times a year
3-5 times a week
Haircuts
2-6 times a year
About 1 every two weeks.
Flowering
7 months
None
Walkability
High
High
Fun facts and much more about our alternative lawns
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 60 reviews.
Ciao, sono felice dell'acquisto però dopo un mese dalla piantumazione devo dire che la verbena stenta un po' ma è tutta verde ed ha attecchito, l'achilea metà piantine sono morte, dopo una settimana che le ho piantate,forse credo perché ha piovuto tanto,l'altra metà sta bene e comincia a muoversi,la Lippia è fantastica sta crescendo tantissimo
Store owner replied:
Grazie per la recensione Raffaele! Siamo felici di sapere che è soddisfatto. Ci tenga aggiornati sui risultati se le va e per qualsiasi dubbio o domanda non esiti a contattarci, saremo felici di poterla aiutare!
Store owner replied:
Grazie per la recensione! Siamo felici di sapere che è soddisfatto. Ci tenga aggiornati sui risultati se le va e per qualsiasi dubbio o domanda non esiti a contattarci, saremo felici di poterla aiutare!
Piantine arrivate in condizioni eccellenti. Hanno attecchito così bene che anche con il caldo abominevole della scorsa estate hanno continuato a propagarsi per tutto il giardino. Soddisfattissima
Hasta ahora van muy bien las plantitas. Estaban muy vigorosas todas al resíguelas. Llevan un mes sembradas y a pesar del frío que ha hecho están creciendo incluso una verbena ya me regalo una florecita.
Ordine ricevuto velocemente i primi di settembre . Qualche piantina del plateau si è seccata, qualcun’altra è in sofferenza, speriamo che si riprenda. Prezzi eccessivi.
La prima volta la spedizione non é andata a buon fine, la seconda volta perfetta e puntuale con un nuovo corriere. Ottima l' organizzazione di botanicaldry garden
Prime impressioni dopo la piantumazione delle piantine. Non si tratta di un'esperienza fantastica. Non mi pare il caso di usare questo termine. Si tratta di una buona esperienza senza intoppi, senza difficoltà, ritardi, poco burocratica. Poi si vedrà se le piantine hanno le caratteristiche illustrate e se il mio giardino è adatto a questo tipo di prato. Continuerò a chiedere chiarimenti a chi mi ha venduto il prodotto. Solo dopo potrò dire che la mia esperienza è stata fantastica.
La merce è arrivata nei tempi previsti e in buone condizioni. Ho trovato soltanto troppo piccolo il panetto di terra rispetto alle immagini mostrate nel sito.
L'alternativa al classico prato all'inglese mi ha subito affascinato, l'utilizzo delle tappezzanti sempreverdi a basso fabbisogno idrico per un giardino, se funziona è una genialata. E io ho deciso di provare convinto dalla pubblicità di Botanical Dry Garden. Ordinare le piantine è stato semplice, sono arrivate nei tempi previsti ben confezionate e in salute; le ho messe a dimora subito e ora con fiducia aspetto i risultati.
Dopo un anno. . . . . Circa un anno fa' ho piantato il mix di prato alternativo . Ho aspettato a scrivere una recensione perché volevo vedere come si comportavano d estate con la siccità. Sono pienamente soddisfatta. Pur facendo poche innaffiature le piantine sono riuscite a coprire tutto il suolo. Ringrazio anche per la pronta e piena disponibilità nel rispondere alle domande
Buon prodotto; anche se all'acquisto alcune piantine risultavano un po' sofferenti a causa dei contenitori troppo piccoli, alla fine hanno attecchito tutte; il risultato è soddisfacente. Ho dovuto estirpare manualmente le infestanti che essendo primavera prolificavano più velocemente delle piantine, ma una volta fatto le suddette piantine si sono propagate bene.
Rivalutare le piante. Esperienza positiva il servizio… Esperienza positiva il servizio eccellente Quello che mi chiedo è come mai delle piante acquistati sono morte quelle della zona più assolata. Le altre sono cresciute e non hanno avuto problemi. Le ho comprate perché rispecchiavano la mia necessità di un prato senza bisogno di eccessiva acqua. A settembre ottobre dovrò integrare con altre piante sentirò il Vs. parere.
È un mix che sta dando buoni risultati ma non per tutte le tipologie di piantine. Forse dovevo scegliere soltanto 2 tipi di tappezzanti per avere un ottimo risultato finale. Comunque il tempo, visto che ci vogliono mesi prima che arrivino a coprire la superficie, mi dirà se il risultato anche così sarà ok. :+1:
Plateau misto di prato alternativo. Super! Ho acquistato un plateau misto e l’ho piantato lo scorso autunno. Ho aspettato a fare la recensione per vedere cosa succedeva in primavera. Le piantine sono tutte vive e si stanno espandendo molto velocemente (soprattutto la verbena). Bellissima la frankaenia, anche lei cresce a vista d’occhio! Molto soddisfatta! Ora aspetto le fioriture. Lo consiglio!
Ottimo stato. Le piantine sono arrivate in ottimo stato. Ho acquistato il mix per prati alternativi, perché abitando in pianura padana preferisco vedere come attecchiscono e quale specie si adatta meglio (e mi piace di più). La Lippia è molto fitta e compatta, mentre la Verbena al momento è un po' rada. Bellissima la Frankenia e morbidissima l'Achillea. Vediamo tra qualche mese. . . tenendo le dita incrociate e seguendo i consigli ricevuti.
le piantine arrivano ben confezionate ed in tempo record, purtroppo non sto vedendo il risultato del reimpianto ma credo che qst primavera potrò fare una recensione più accurata