Transforming Lawns into Ecological Havens: A Lawn Elimination Project in Laurel, MD
Lawn Elimination Project in Laurel, MD: Promoting Ecological Lawn Alternatives
Check out this lawn elimination project we designed for our client in Laurel, MD. The client was overjoyed with the outcome, and the garden has quickly become the center of attention in her neighborhood! Not only does it add beauty, but she uses it to promote ecological lawn alternatives that benefit the environment.
At LGS, we love lawn elimination projects! They give us an excellent opportunity to foster biodiversity in landscaping. Traditional lawns often become monocultures—areas dominated by a single plant species. Unfortunately, monocultures offer little support for local wildlife. By eliminating lawns, we can create more diverse ecosystems that are rich in native plants and more beneficial to local pollinators, birds, and insects.
Incorporating sustainable garden designs like this one helps to reduce the environmental impact of lawns while promoting wildlife-friendly gardens. Native plants for biodiversity are essential in these designs, as they help to restore the balance of local ecosystems and encourage healthy biodiversity.
Eco-friendly landscaping is a core part of what we do, and we are passionate about helping homeowners create beautiful, low-maintenance spaces that contribute positively to the environment.
Plant List:
Aronia melanocarpa – Black Chokeberry
Calycanthus floridus – Sweetshrub
Cephalanthus occidentalis ‘Magical Moonlight’ – Buttonbush
Hydrangea q. ‘Sike’s Dwarf’ – Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea q. ‘Snowcicle’ – Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’
Ilex glabra – Inkberry (male)
Ilex g. ‘Compacta’ – Inkberry
Ilex g. ‘Gem Box’ – Inkberry
Ilex g. ‘Shamrock’ – Inkberry
Achillea millefolium – Yarrow
Coreopsis r. ‘American Dream’ – Tickseed
Deschampsia c. ‘Goldtau’ – Tufted Hair Grass
Heliopsis h. ‘Tuscan Gold’ – False Sunflower
Liatris s. ‘Kobold’ – Gayfeather
Monarda d. ‘Gardenview Scarlet’ – Beebalm
Monarda fistulosa
Muhlenbergia capillaris – Pink Muhly Grass
Penstemon digitalis – Beardtongue
Phlox s. ‘Emerald Pink’ – Moss Phlox