Lawn vs. patio: which would you choose?
You might have seen certain backyards or even front yards that don’t have your typical lawn. In fact, they might be completely paved over and possibly have a garden bed or two. If you are considering paving over your lawn, it’s understandable to have some reservations before making the move. Can you pave over grass? Yes! Let’s go over the pros and cons.
Pros of Paving Over Grass
A Larger Outdoor Living Space
What can you gain when you pave over grass? One benefit–and perhaps the main benefit–is that you will automatically have a larger outdoor living space to arrange your patio furniture, outdoor kitchen appliances, fire pit, and more. It could give you more space to host outdoor dance parties, even. Ultimately, it could give you extra space to use the yard the way you want to.
Less Lawn Maintenance
Another advantage is that you won’t have as much grass to maintain. As a homeowner, you might know that lawn care involves aerating and seeding the soil, watering the lawn, mowing the lawn, and dealing with any problems that come up. When you pave over the grass, you’ll have less of that to deal with.
Flexible Garden Designs
A garden doesn’t have to include a lawn. You can still include garden beds in your landscape design. Most plants thrive best when planted directly in the ground, but you could also use your extended patio to create a flexible potted or raised bed garden.
Cons of Paving Over Grass
Less Wildlife
One of the cons of decreasing your lawn space is that you give less room for insects and other wildlife to call home. If you are interested in creating the most wildlife-friendly yard possible, keeping as much foliage in place could be a better option.
Limited Green Space for Different Purposes
Lawns could be just as useful as patios. If you like playing sports on grass, preserving a spacious lawn could be a must. An open lawn also provides a flexible, cushioned area for picnics and other gatherings.
Potential Heat Island Effect
Pavements can absorb and retain heat in summer, creating a heat island that doesn’t help keep your outdoor living space comfortable.
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