Traditional lawns look wonderful and are hard wearing.
However they do require a lot of maintenance, water and are not all that beneficial to biodiversity.
Below are some alternative species to traditional grasses that can be incorporated in with an existing lawn or planted to create a new lawn. They also work really well around pavers and stepping stones. The initial cost of plants will be more than lawn seed but overall the cost is far less than a traditional lawn.
To stop unwanted spread of these groundcovers you may consider a timber or brick border between your lawn alternative and your garden.
BEST GROUNDCOVERS FOR NEW ZEALAND TO PLANT AS LAWN ALTERNATIVES
