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Old 04-28-2023, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by merrymini View Post
The villages itself uses asiatic jasmine and perennial peanut along with grass. Sunshine mimosa can also be used. They can be beautiful and effective if you know what you are doing. I am a gardener and know how to utilize these ground covers. Most people do not do a good job. That being said, I am no fan of grass and all the water and effort it takes to have a lawn.
Right, grass is BORING and requires too much water and fertilizers, which tend to run off and pollute the Village's lakes. Peanut plants produce very pretty yellow flowers and can be cut with a lawnmower and can attract pollinators. And they are tough and hardy.