I’m trying to create an educational garden, and one section is an all native lawn replacement that can be mowed/handle occasional walking. It has a mulch pathway already so there will be limited walking. The soil is sandy, I’ve removed the grass, it’s on a slight slope (very well draining). I’ve be…

[image] wetcoastseedbank: I’ve been trying to research for several months, and every time i think i find the answer, it doesn’t like my growing conditions or is not native. I hate to say it, but that sounds about right for BC. What you are describing approximates grassland conditions with gra…

Have you tried a google search using: british columbia native plants yards ? I saw a few sites pop up that had advice similar to what you’re seeking. Or reach out to a local nature center if you have one to see what they advise.

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Native Grass for Lawns (that can handle mowing) Nature Talk	21	9141	July 26, 2022
Another approach to replacing lawn with natives Nature Talk	4	258	September 26, 2024
Via NPR: “She ripped up her manicured lawn and challenged the norms of gardening stories” Nature Talk	2	308	May 7, 2023
Ground cover advice Nature Talk question	6	618	May 5, 2022
Planting native is really expensive Nature Talk	56	2998	June 26, 2024

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