Time to lose the LAWN?

Fed up with caring for a patch of green grass? Here are some lovely low- and no-mow tips!

- CHRIS MORLEY

Turf it out

Lawns need a great deal of TLC to look their best – regular mowing (once a week in summer), keeping the edges neat, watering and feeding, digging out weeds, raking out moss and repairing bare patches… phew! But if you want to save time, energy and resources, and create a beautiful and more wildlife-friendly garden, try these clever ideas.

Let it grow