Below are 12 lawn alternatives to grass:
1) "Low-mow" Grasses - grasses that grow low and stay low
2) Ornamental grasses - grasses grown for aesthetic appearance rather than lawns
3) Wildflower meadows
4) Flower gardens
5) Vegetable gardens
6) Masses of ground cover plants
7) Trees
8) Shrubs
9) Mulched beds and pathways
10) Patios & Decks
11) Rain Gardens
12) Xeriscapes