Lawn Alternatives (See Philosophy)

|Groundcovers|

 - Vinca (Pictured)

 - English Ivy

 - Lily-of-the-Valley

 - Sedum

 - Creeping Jenny

 - Creeping Bellflower

 - Bishop's Weed

 - Thyme

 - Mint

 - Oregano

|Colonizing Perennials|

Some of these perennials should have organic matter/triple mix added to the soil every few years in order to encourage spreading. Some can be divided to create new plants.

 - Bigroot Geranium (Pictured)

 - Rudbeckia

 - Echinacea

 - Lilies

 - Ferns

 - Hosta

 - Phlox

 - Astilbe

 - Jacob's Ladder

 - Ornamental Grasses

|Ground-Covering Shrubs|

Some of these shrubs need to be regularly trimmed in order to maintain their low height.

- Euonymus  (Pictured)

 - Juniper

 - Cotoneaster

 - Holly

 - Yew

 - Quince

 - Hydrangea

 - Barberry

 - Spirea

|Other Ideas|

 - Moss (Pictured)

 - Hardscaping

 - Gravel/Stone

 - Mulch

 - Wildflower Mix

 - Bare Soil