I have a grass allergy so not good to have it. I didn't mind mowing but that is a whole other maintenance issue.
Any improvement you do increases the value of your house should you decide to sell later... but it sounds like it is going to be so cute so why would you?
There are different kinds of coverage to put down instead of grass (or weeds) ... I am working on replacing areas with ice plant. It flowers very pretty & for the west coast grows well on its own. Violets sound beautiful! I've had difficulty growing them where I am... maybe too hot? But I love t...
Gusty winds today, I kept looking out the door at work to make sure the garbage trash cans weren't blowing around the parking lot... little bit of a chill from the wind... I would send some your way if I could!