Top 3 Eco-Friendly Lawn Alternatives for California

The Top 3 Eco-Friendly Lawn Alternatives for California

Welcome to Sod and Seed, Inc., today we'll be going over our top 3 eco-friendly lawn alternatives for California! When we refer to eco-friendly lawn alternatives, we look at factors such as watering needs, maintenance and overall impact on the environment. We'll take a look at our native grasses, our frog fruit ground cover, and Kurapia ground cover. Reach us at 1-800-381-8163 for inquiries about availability and the next delivery window to your area! 

Kurapia Ground Cover

Kurapia ground cover is a hybrid plant and has quickly become one of California's top eco-friendly lawn alternatives for three reasons. One, Kurapia ground cover NEVER needs to be mowed. Unlike grass and other ground covers, Kurapia ground cover has a creeping-like growth pattern so it grows outwards and fills in, Kurapia ground cover does not grow upward. Second, Kurapia ground cover saves 50% or more on watering compared to traditional sod lawns supporting sustainable landscape practices such as water conservation. Third, Kurapia ground cover seasonally blooms miniature flowers that support local pollinators like butterflies and bees. 

Frog Fruit Ground Cover

Frog fruit ground cover is quickly gaining traction as an eco-friendly lawn alternative for various reasons. To provide context, frog fruit is a native plant and it is one of the parents of Kurapia ground cover, so you will notice many similarities between Kurapia ground cover and frog fruit ground cover. Frog fruit ground cover is a top choice for eco-friendly lawn alternatives for two major reasons. One, frog fruit ground cover has all the same eco-friendly and sustainable characteristics as Kurapia ground cover: never needs mowing or mowing is optional, requires 50% - 60% less watering and seasonal flowering between May and October supports local pollinators. Second, frog fruit ground cover is a native plant, perhaps one of its most distinguishable characteristics compared to Kurapia ground cover. When planting a native ground cover, you can support eco-friendly and sustainable causes such as native plant conservation and native plant restoration. 

Native Grasses

You might think native grasses are the same as a regular grass lawn and wonder how native grasses can be an eco-friendly lawn alternative to existing sod lawns. The reason native grasses are eco-friendly alternatives to traditional sod lawns is drought tolerance because native grasses require 50% less water than non-native grasses. Native grasses offer major water savings once established because they have deeper rooting systems that can access water more efficiently, reducing the need for frequent irrigation from lawn owners. With a native grass lawn, you not only get to save water but keep the functionality of a traditional sod lawn or grass lawn without the big water bill! 

Native Grass Seed

We proudly offer native grass seed for all of our native grass options. Our native grass seed ships year-round and is perfect for reseeding or planting a native grass lawn from grass seed. Our native grass options include native bentgrass, native Mow Free sod, native Preservation Mix sod, native Biofiltration sod and native Grassland Mix sod. 

Top 3 Eco-Friendly Lawn Alternatives

Thank you for visiting us at Sod and Seed, Inc! We hope we've provided helpful  information if you're considering or preparing for a more eco-friendly lawn or garden. Our offices and deliveries operate daily from 7 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday and 7 am to 3 pm on Saturday's. Our offices are closed on Sunday's and we do not make deliveries on Sunday's. Give us a call at 1-800-381-8163 for a free quote or to get help choosing the sod or ground cover that will best suit your conditions. We hope to hear from you soon!

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