Mouse-ear Hawkweed was my solution to an almost no mow lawn. I let the MeH do its thing and seed clover and fescue in. I am not seeing any cons. It’s drought and disease resistant, chokes out crab grass, pollinator friendly. It also can withstand the kid and dog traffic. I would say there is some erosion control benefits as well.
by BirdBarrel
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The con is hawkweed being ecologically invasive (depending on your location) which makes it pollinator friendly only in that it flowers – otherwise it’s actively harmful by outcompeting their host plants.
Ok this just the yard area- the rest of this Connecticut property is native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. The clover and fescue out compete it in the spring, summer and early fall. We have a well for water so no chemicals.