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 February13th, 2026

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Plants to replace the lawn: selection and tips
 
News of the week: Why choose an alternative to a lawn?
 
A perfectly green lawn – water-hungry and high-maintenance – is no longer the only option. Nowadays, gardens are designed to be sustainable, resilient and full of life:
 
  • Water saving : Most of our plants alternative to lawn tolerate drought very well once established.
 
  • No mowing : Ground cover plants require very little maintenance.
 
  • Biodiversity : Ground cover plants offer beautiful flowers that attract pollinators.
 
  • Adaptability : There is a solution for each garden, from full sun to deep shade.
 
 
Here is our selection of plants to replace the lawn according to your needs:
 
Korean Velvet Grass (Zoysia)
Korean Velvet Grass (Zoysia)
Exposure: Full Sun
Resistance to foot traffic: Excellent
Key feature: The closest alternative to lawn. Very attractive, wave-like aspect and extremely drought tolerant.
Korean Velvet Grass (Zoysia)
 
Lippia, Frogfruit
Lippia, Frogfruit
Exposure: Full Sun
Resistance to foot traffic: Very good
Key feature: A sea of small white flowers in summer.
Lippia, Frogfruit
 
Wild Thyme
Wild Thyme
Exposure: Full Sun
Resistance to foot traffic: Moderate
Key feature: Releases a wonderful fragrance when walked on.
Wild Thyme
 
Sea Heath
Sea Heath
Exposure: Full Sun - coastal areas
Resistance to foot traffic: Moderate
Key feature: Highly tolerant to salt and sea sprays.
Sea Heath
 
Ivy 'Bellecour'
Ivy 'Bellecour'
Exposure: Sun to shade
Resistance to foot traffic: Moderate
Key feature: The best ground cover for shade: stays low and does not climb.
Ivy 'Bellecour'
 
Trailing Bellflower
Trailing Bellflower
Exposure: Partial shade to Sun
Resistance to foot traffic: Low
Key feature: A spectacular white flowering in dense cushions.
Trailing Bellflower
 
 
Complete catalogue for Plants alternative to lawn
 
Browse our section "Ground-covering plants" for dense and flowery carpets
 
Discover our Plants for dry soil and water-less garden
 
 
3 steps to successfully plant ground covering plants
 
Plants to replace the lawn: selection and tips
 
Before getting started, make sure you follow these key steps to ensure a dense, healthy ground cover :
 
  • 1. Zero competition preparation : Never plant among weeds. Remove all weeds carefully (by hand or by sheet mulching) and loosen the soil surface to improve aeration.
 
  • 2. Watering during establishment : This is the secret to success! Even though some plants are water-efficient once established, they require regular watering during the first 6 months, so their roots grow deeper.
 
  • 3. Strategic patience : Unlike a seeded lawn, the ground cover plants need a few months to knit together and form a uniform carpet. Follow the recommended planting densities (generally 4 to 6 plants per m²) to achieve optimal results within one season.
 
 
Need ideas? discover our catalogue
 
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