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 ...

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

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

You can’t help but smile at the sight of the tufty green cover. “Lawnscapes: Mowing Patterns To Make Your Yard a Work of Art” by David Parfitt (Quirk, 2007, $14.95) is a neat little 79-page ...

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 ...

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.

When choosing plants for your garden, consider a wide range of textures. This could include a mix of flowers, shrubs, grasses and trees. These plants will also have varying heights which are great ...