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Want to replace your lawn with a sustainable, no-mowing, and drought-resistant solution? Discover the advice of Jean-Yves Meignen, manager of the permaculture park at Valsaintes Abbey, in a dry Mediterranean region. Cover your spaces with greenery all year round with lippia, an ecological, flowering ground cover that's ultra-easy to maintain! Faced with the challenges of a dry climate and water shortages, replacing traditional lawns with ground cover plants represents an innovative, sustainable, and aesthetic solution. Jean-Yves Meignen, manager of Valsaintes Abbey (04), cultivates his park using permaculture in a Mediterranean climate and shares his experience to successfully make this change. Why choose a ground cover? Drought and trampling resistant No mowing, so virtually no maintenance Summer blooms for aesthetics and biodiversity Persistent foliage almost year-round, even in winter Prepare the soil for ground cover Loosen the soil to a depth of 30 cm (fork-spade recommended) Remove competing vegetation before planting Prefer loose, well-drained soil to promote good rooting Plant in the fall to ensure rooting thanks to seasonal moisture The example of lippia Low-growing ground cover, very resistant to drought and trampling Ideal for replacing lawns in large areas or ornamental spaces 9 plants per square meter are enough for dense cover Produces long shoots that root naturally White, honey-producing flowers in midsummer, which attract pollinators May lose its leaves below -5°C but revives at Spring Adopting lippia (or other similar ground covers) creates a dense, flowery, and resilient green space, while limiting maintenance and water consumption, making it an ideal alternative for dry climates. 0:00 – Why replace grass 0:27 – Soil preparation 1:08 – Benefits of ground covers 1:36 – Focus on lippia 2:18 – Maintenance & flowering ====== Rustica is THE reference for gardening and natural living! From the lunar calendar, monthly garden tasks, planting, harvesting, advice on animals, well-being, and natural home living, you'll find 100% practical tips and tricks to help you in your daily life on our video channel. Subscribe and follow us on social media 👇 https://www.rustica.fr/   / rustica.fr   https://www.pinterest.fr/rusticahebdo/   / rustica.fr     / rustica_jardin   Subscribe to Rustica Hebdo https://abo.rustica.fr/site/rusticaV3... ======