DICHONDRA: THE BEST LAWN ALTERNATIVE
Alternative backyard lawns are a great new idea for taking your backyard landscaping to the next level. You have probably seen ideas all over the internet and become inspired to make the switch from a regular grass lawn. You may have even seen a few clover lawn tutorials and want to know more about them. Well did you know clover lawns are not durable for high traffic areas and the white flowers from clovers also attract dangerous bees into your yard?
How about a similar looking choice which is both durable and better for the environment? Look no further than Dichondra!
This beautiful groundcover is native to Australia and does wonderfully in full sun or partial shade. It has a dense thatch of delightful, lily-pad shaped leaves that become smaller and tighter with increased light intensity.
Dichondra lawns are not only beautiful, but they are also very low-maintenance and require little to no mowing! It is the perfect alternative and big conversation starter for smaller courtyards, barbeque areas and around stepping stones. This type of grass is also child and dog resilient. A huge advantage over regular lawns is Dichondra does not give you that itchy feeling after rolling around on it.
Dichondra is very versatile, it can grow in shade and is an ideal option for living green cover under trees. Conventional lawns do not survive well with limited sunlight. In shady areas, the Dichondra leaves will become larger and higher as the plant seeks light for photosynthesis. This can give your tree-covered areas a fairy garden feel which is perfect to spark a child's imagination when playing outside.
It is also not affected by our frosty winters, this Australian native is hardy under most conditions, staying lush and green throughout winter. So why would you use bark chips or mulch when you can have a luscious green lilypad lawn. It is also an eco-friendly alternative to decomposing bark chips or rocks.
You can even use Dichondra on top of a retaining wall or in large pots for a waterfall effect over the edges.
So, what are you waiting for? Wallington's WRG stocks Dichondra seeds in both a 400g tub for smaller areas and a 2kg bucket for the whole lawn. You can buy it online right now or visit us at 370 Grubb Road, Wallington and make the switch to Dichondra today!
Wallington's WRG is your one stop shop for all things garden and irrigation! Why not pick up some new tools to help get your brand new Dichondra lawn blossoming!
