Swapping out patches of grass for clover, buffalo grass, or xeriscaping can significantly cut down on water use and the need ...

Consider alternatives to just plain grass. One solution is to plant an ecology lawn, or eco-lawn, a mix of grasses and flowering plants. Available from many sources, the exact mix depends on the ...

A beautiful lawn doesn't have to be plain—and you can make a difference for the environment by getting a little creative.

The photos show a steady transformation from plain grass to a lovely water-saving lawn that includes many native and drought-friendly plants, like sage, aloe, and lavender.

Merda said they have lived in their home for more than 10 years. They got tired of looking at their dull backyard with its plain grass lawn. “We were wasting a lot of time just trying to ...

John and Julie Gaudette transformed their plain grass yard surrounding their Multnomah Village townhome into an outdoor oasis with a wood-fired pizza oven, fire pit and rock paths. The grass? It's ...

And watering is just plain ridiculous. Americans use more than 7 billion gallons of water a day on their lawns. Over half of that doesn't even help lawns. People overwater, which is bad for the grass.

Lowe's is offering a class, "Dancin' in the Wind with Ornamental Grasses" from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 27. The session is for gardeners looking to add a layer of color, texture and silhouettes (other ...