[Irishlass]

I have a courtyard villa and would like to eliminate the grass in back. I did install a cement patio but I left lots of grass. I'm now thinking of either putting in pavers or pouring more cement. I have a dog and I don't like the idea of lawn maintenance coming in with a rider mower. I'm not sure which would be best. Will I eventually get weeds coming thorough the pavers? I want something that's needs very little maintenance. Also, which would be more economical. If I pour cement, I'll have it painted. The area is about 35 X 35ft.
All suggestions are welcomed.

[George Bieniaszek]

I have a CYV also and the first thing I did when I bought my home was to hire a landscaper and take out all the grass and landscape it with some additional plantings, rocks and wood chips. They put a weed block liner to minimize the weeds coming through below the rocks and wood chips and 2 years later it works out fine. I hear you about minimizing or eliminating lawn maintenance. My area in back is a little smaller than yours, approx 50 x 10.

Take some pictures of your yard and talk with some of the landscapers in the area to get their ideas and a price. It may be an additional option for you to consider.

[KayakerNC]

So all you would need for lawn maintenance is a bottle of Round Up.
Sounds like a plan!

[PaPaLarry]

Don't you want some grass for your doggie to go pee pee???

[George Bieniaszek]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

So all you would need for lawn maintenance is a bottle of Round Up.
Sounds like a plan!

Exactly!!!!! Too many fun things to do in The Villages to be leaning on a lawn mower!!!

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by PaPaLarry

Don't you want some grass for your doggie to go pee pee???

Our dog hates grass and getting his feet wet sooooo we didn't need grass either