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I’m seeking an alternative to a traditional grass lawn. We have two large maple trees in our front yard, and they seem to be sucking up most of the ...
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Asked February 17, 2025, 6:07 PM EST
I’m seeking an alternative to a traditional grass lawn. We have two large maple trees in our front yard, and they seem to be sucking up most of the available light and moisture for our grass to properly grow. What alternatives might I have for this space to eliminate my “dirt patch” front yard?
Marion County Iowa
Expert Response
Good morning Dameon,
Thank you for contacting AnswerLine. These articles can help get you started:
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/lawn-alternatives-turfgrass
https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/lawn-alternatives
For additional information I'd recommend contacting Adam Thoms, Associate Professor in Horticulture and Extension Turfgrass Specialist:
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Thank you for contacting AnswerLine. These articles can help get you started:
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/lawn-alternatives-turfgrass
https://naturalresources.extension.iastate.edu/lawn-alternatives
For additional information I'd recommend contacting Adam Thoms, Associate Professor in Horticulture and Extension Turfgrass Specialist:
<personal data hidden>
Phone:<personal data hidden>
