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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Wilson

No-grass front yard ideas – 10 ways to say goodbye to that dry patch of lawn

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Many of us are now looking for the latest no-grass front yard ideas as we're wanting more environmentally friendly options instead. There's never been a better time to replace turf with plants that flower at different times of year for overlapping bloom seasons and combining this with a mix of interesting hardscaping.

We love the idea of an expanse of green lawn but the truth is it's a hard look to achieve in these times of drought. If you want a lush green front yard, lawn (parched or otherwise) isn't the only option. Once you've got as far as deciding to dig up the turf consider alternative ideas like replacing your lawn with drought-resistant planting or rewilding with native local plants.

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