Establishing a hardy lawn, also known as a flower meadow
Biodiversity
- Solution type
- Everyday action
- Theme
- Biodiversity
Why adopt a hardy lawn? A hardy lawn or flowering meadow is a meadow-type piece of land on which a variety of flowers grow in abundance. Flowering meadows make it possible to beautify green spaces while preserving biodiversity. It is a simple gesture that requires no maintenance or particular gardening knowledge. This lawn helps in particular to preserve biodiversity, since it hosts a wide variety of native plant and animal species. It also contributes to more sustainable resource management and can lead to maintenance cost savings in the long term. A few tips on choosing plants To protect pollinators, such as bees, whose preservation is essential, it is important to favour a mix of perennial and melliferous plants that are sources of pollen, protein and nectar. Also, to reduce one’s carbon footprint, it is necessary to favour local plants naturally present in the region.
- Sector:
- France
Its features
Environmentally friendly
- Reduction of chemicals: A hardy lawn is made up of native grass species or species adapted to local conditions. These species are generally more resistant to disease, drought and climate variations. Thanks to their natural resistance, hardy lawns require fewer pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilisers. This reduces environmental pollution and protects water and soil quality. - Preservation of biodiversity: Hardy lawns promote biodiversity by hosting a greater variety of native plant and animal species. This creates a more balanced ecosystem and supports the preservation of local flora and fauna. - Water conservation: Hardy lawns generally require less watering than traditional lawns. Grass species adapted to local conditions are more resistant to drought and can survive on less water, thus contributing to the conservation of water resources.
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