10 Low-Maintenance Backyard Ideas for Any Season, No Grass Required

What would you rather be doing on a summer afternoon? Mowing the lawn or relaxing with friends and family in your backyard? Use these ideas for creating inviting, grass-free areas in your yard as inspiration for a no-mow landscape.

Make lawn mowing a thing of the past by replacing your turf with a large patio for gathering and entertaining. This family did just that by installing a beautiful outdoor seating area surrounded by planting beds. A wide garden path around a fountain further reduces lawn space. The last remaining strips of grass are easily tamed with a push mower in just a few minutes.