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Lawn grass alternative #868057
Asked May 12, 2024, 9:45 AM EDT
Pope County Minnesota
Expert Response
Good Morning Chris,
Thank you for contacting the U of M Extension Service,
There are several options for lawn. Here is a link from the U of M Extension Yard and Garden website: https://extension.umn.edu/landscape-design/planting-and-maintaining-bee-lawn
Link to native plants in MN: https://extension.umn.edu/find-plants/native-plants
You might consider contacting the Pope County Soil and Water Conservation District: https://popeswcd.org/ They may have grants for a pollinator area. They will also do a possible site visit and advise you on potential pollinator plants for your acre.
Here is another link to fescue lawn (as opposed to Kentucky bluegrass): https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/planting-and-maintaining-fine-fescue-lawn
Good Luck!