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Tapestry Lawn

Dense ground cover of vibrant pink and light purple flowers carpeting a garden path in bright sunlight.

Create a waterwise & beautiful lawn alternative

Tired of mowing, watering, and fertilizing a plain green lawn? You can create a nature-inspired lawn using a variety of waterwise groundcovers that thrive together. This patchwork aesthetic will grow into a walkable meadowscape filled with color, texture, and pollinator-friendly appeal. Unlike a single-species grass lawn, tapestry lawns are intentionally diverse, often including flowering plants such as creeping thyme, gazanias, and dwarf sedums.

Why Tapestry Lawns Are Taking Root

There's more than just curb appeal behind the growing interest in tapestry lawns:

🌱 Water-Wise - Many tapestry lawn plants are drought-tolerant and require far less water than traditional lawns, making them ideal for dry climates and water-conscious gardeners.

🌸 Pollinator-Friendly - Flowering groundcovers support bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

⏳ Low Maintenance - Once established, these lawns require minimal mowing, less fertilizing, and far fewer chemical inputs.

🌎 Better for the Planet - A mix of native and adapted species helps improve soil health, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon—all while reducing reliance on synthetic lawn care.

🎨 Beautiful Year-Round - With a thoughtful mix of colors, foliage shapes, and bloom times, a tapestry lawn brings visual interest to your yard throughout the seasons.

Groundcover Inspiration

Choose a mixture of groundcovers that enjoy the same sun and water conditions but in a mixture of bloom colors & textures to achieve the naturalistic look.

$29.99

A highly desirable and popular groundcover, forming a dense low mat completely covered in crimson-violet flowers throughout summer, attractive fine and fragrant foliage the rest of the season; needs a dry and sunny location, can take light foot traffic

$29.99

An interesting slow spreading groundcover with long narrow leaves that are gray-green on top, white and tomentos underneath; the leaves curl along the edges giving a variegated appearance; grows rapidly with irrigation; but is very drought tolerant

$27.99

Dwarf mounds of narrow dark-green foliage; bell-shaped pale lilac to white flowers in summer followed by bright, sky-blue berries; striking when massed along borders; not actually a grass but more closely related to lilies

$19.99

Noted for its slowly spreading clumps of narrow leaves that appear black, bell shaped pink flowers in summer; striking when massed along borders; not actually a grass, more closely related to lilies, but it sure looks like one

$14.99 - $27.99

This slowly spreading dwarf forms clumps of narrow dark-green foliage; it has bell-shaped, pale lilac to white flowers in summer, followed by bright, sky-blue berries; striking when massed along borders; not actually a grass but closely related to lilies

$26.99

Scotch Moss's attractive tiny needle-like leaves emerge gold in spring, turning lime green in color the rest of the year. It features tiny white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to mid summer. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

$26.99

This pollinator-friendly groundcover has the added benefits of spreading easily and aiding in soil retention. And let's not forget about those pretty blue flowers that will add a touch of beauty to any landscape.

$24.99

Gazania Fiesta Red features large orange blooms streaked with rust-red, creating a vibrant display. This low-growing variety is ideal for ground cover, borders, or patio containers. Its lush, shiny green foliage adds year-round appeal, while its drought tolerance makes it easy to care for once established. Enjoy continuous blooms from late spring through summer, bringing lasting color and charm to your garden.

$14.99

Small, scalloped green leaves form a durable groundcover. Small pink flowers create a layer of color. Foliage and stems develop deep burgundy tones in cooler temperatures. A fine selection for rock walls and rock gardens, or containers. Semi-evergreen.