Lawns and Alternatives

Today’s entry will be looking at methods on how you can play around with lawn presentation and on a few tips on how to maintain these presentations.

Why Lawn?
Most gardeners would certainly advise you to choose a lawn as a method to cover large areas of grounds and it certainly is cheep too. It is also a quick and easy to lay and minimum skill is required to maintain a lawn. Just make sure that your lawn is regularly mowed and trimmed and in not time at all your lawn exhibits an attractive open space.

There are a range of other options other than green grass lawns to consider for covering the lawn. Below are some alternatives that you can come up with in presenting your lawn at its best.



Gravel- A particular favorite among many designers. Gravel, pebbles and other aggregates are versatile and easy to lay. Nowadays, there are many attractive grades and mixes to choose from including colored glass chippings. They are also easy to combine with plants to create a natural-looking effect.

Paving & Decking- These permanent ground coverings are amazingly maintenance-free and there is a wide range of materials available to suit any garden design. Paving requires a lot of work before laying, particularly on a sloping site and it also an expensive option. One of the recommended timbers used for decking that suits Malaysia’s humid weather is Chengal. This choice of timber should last for at least 15 years minimum.