Lawn Alternativer

I live in zone 8 L.R. Arkansas, 2000 sq ft front lawn with 3 tall wild trees. Single older women.

Out of the three different lawns below which would take the the least water and maintenance :
1. Bermuda grass and 10% mini clover. (I have now a little burmuda left with bare spots).
2. Fluer de lawn. (Can I rake leaves off this type lawn)?
3. Different drought bushes, ground covers, etc.?

I like privacy!!! Habitat build houses on both sides of mine. What bushes could I get for each side of my property. Is there any I wouldn’t have to trim with a hedger? If the bush is 5′ in diameter would the whole width need to be on my side of the property line? If trimmed, Who trims the neighbors side? I don’t think they would. And if it is over 6′ you can’t hedge trim the top?

Do you think a wood fence would be more trouble, painting it, etc. than bushes?

Thanks so much for your help, I appreciate your advice.
Rayleen

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/27/2017 @ 7:02 pm

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