There are a number of fairly common techniques available that allow grass to be incorporated into a pavement to provide 'the best of both worlds', i.e., the appearance of grass but the load bearing capability of a well-constructed pavement or driveway.
They can be utilised in those areas where the hard permanence of a typical pavement might be undesirable, such as in conservation areas, roadside verges, emergency services access, canal paths, farm tracks or rural settings, and they are also used for erosion control.
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