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18 Easy Grass Alternatives for Your Lawn

September 01, 2025 | Source: Bob Vila | by Marisa Villarreal, Teresa Odle

Americans love our lawns, and we would like to save some time maintaining those green spaces while also maintaining curb appeal. Grass lawns have a useful purpose in the landscape as play spaces and for their cooling effects. But a large lawn can take some time, water, and mowing to maintain. Plenty of folks are considering replacing some or all of their turf with lawn alternatives for a more sustainable landscape, especially in drought-prone areas.

If you’ve got the itch to ditch your grass, we’ve got plenty of grass replacement options other than artificial grass. Some of the most luxurious, green, and well-designed yards you’ve ever seen don’t have a single blade of grass, and are super easy to maintain.