World's first grass-free lawn in a public park

There was a good news gardening story on the news this morning! A West London park has become the first public space to have a grass-free lawn. Incorporating, amongst other things, Camomile, Corsican Mint, Thyme, Clover, Daisies, the lawn uses herbs, native and ornamental plants to create a patchwork to appeal to all the senses. Put together as part of a PHD study the lawn has been researched and developed by Reading Uni and the local council. The lawn is not in a heavy traffic area but can be walked on and people will be encouraged to sit and picnic on it apparently. 
Let's hope the idea spreads nation wide, it looks great and is fantastic for wildlife, so a winner all round. There's even a specially bred four leaf clover to help it along!

Sounds (and smells) lovely to us.