I thought a garden chat and photo thread would be a good idea.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
This way, we have a space to share current pictures and discuss dandelions and other plants.
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motorradsilke2 Mar 2025 10:53chand1986 schrieb:
I’m just sharing again my lack of understanding when it comes to lawns. They are quite maintenance-intensive chlorophyll deserts with no real value for nature. There are far better alternatives that require less work. Of course, these alternatives don’t look as neat and tidy.
This is, of course, just my personal opinion. What would be your alternative? Evergreen and walkable, you should also be able to lie down on it.
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chand19862 Mar 2025 10:56motorradsilke schrieb:
What would be your alternative? Evergreen and walkable, you should also be able to lie down on it. A mowable flowering lawn mixture. This results in a very short grass surface. You can place deck chairs on it. Of course, it’s not as comfortable if you want to lie down directly on it.B
Bertram1002 Mar 2025 11:04Creeping thyme: blooms in purple or yellow, has a soft texture, smells pleasant, and is low-maintenance.
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motorradsilke2 Mar 2025 11:06chand1986 schrieb:
A mowable wildflower lawn mix. This results in a very short grass area. You can place sun loungers on it. Of course, it’s less suitable if you want to lie down directly on it. But you can’t walk on it all year round. It needs to grow taller at times.
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elminster2 Mar 2025 11:06chand1986 schrieb:
I’m just sharing my confusion about lawns again. They are quite maintenance-intensive chlorophyll deserts with no real value for nature. There are much better alternatives that require less work. Of course, those don’t look as neat and tidy.
This is just my personal opinion. Okay, I understand that. I can also imagine adjusting the lawn area in a few years. For now, having grass is the nicest and most practical solution for the sandbox, swing, and so on. Around the edges and near the terrace, we have strips with nicely flowering plants. That breaks up the space and adds color.
ateliersiegel2 Mar 2025 12:13"Chlorophyll desert" ... grin
I believe it is right to question the still prevailing standard: "A lawn must be mowed often."
If you don't mow, in Germany you usually have to endure strong objections from neighbors: "Impossible! It’s all weeds..."
"Letting nature take its course"—supporting plants and animals—is, in my view, an important aspect of efforts to treat the environment well. Every natural island helps! Even an ordinary person can make a visible positive impact directly.
Of course, you often face resistance for that.
I believe it is right to question the still prevailing standard: "A lawn must be mowed often."
If you don't mow, in Germany you usually have to endure strong objections from neighbors: "Impossible! It’s all weeds..."
"Letting nature take its course"—supporting plants and animals—is, in my view, an important aspect of efforts to treat the environment well. Every natural island helps! Even an ordinary person can make a visible positive impact directly.
Of course, you often face resistance for that.
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