cover crop as lawn alternative?

[Hattie the Hen]

Hi there! How about clover? It's good for the ground & you can till it in later. Chickens, if you have them, love it & it's very good for them. Its a nice green to look at as a bonus. Good luck!
:rose Hattie :rose

 

[wifezilla]

I have been thinking about overseeding my grass with clover. My ducks LOVE it

 

[Ridgerunner]

For a wild thought, consider blackberries. There are certainly some downsides as it will become a jungle, but they like poorer soils and should do well in your climate, both on the hillside and in he flood plain. Just think, blackberry cobbler or blackberry jelly.

And I certainly agree with Pat, talk to your extension agent. That's a better sopurce than any of us here for knowledge about your local conditions.