Pre-1830 (reel mower invention), lawns were chamomile, maintained by sheep or hand-weeding servants. Modern grass lawns are democratic but resource-heavy.
| Plant | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) | Fragrant, soft, tea-usable, no mowing ('Treneague' cultivar) | Needs perfect drainage, mild 4-season climate, full sun, slow establishment |
| Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) | Mint scent, repels fleas/mosquitoes, butterfly attractor | Needs Mediterranean temps (45–78°F), declines in UK, hard to distinguish from weeds |
| Moss | Thrives in poor, acidic, compacted shade; Japanese garden aesthetic | Slippery when wet, zero foot traffic, needs deep shade, no seeds (spreads by fragments) |
| Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) | Tolerates moderate traffic, fragrant, hardy zones 7–9 | Needs sun, well-drained soil, not for deep shade or cold winters |
Blend equal parts moss (soil removed), buttermilk, water. Paint on surface. Wait months/years.
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