Pexels For generations, the manicured green lawn stood as a quiet measure of respectability. Trim edges, vivid color, zero ...

Homeowners who want to replace grass with clover, native plants, wildflowers, or water-saving landscaping may still need HOA ...

It started as a quiet experiment in a small Ohio suburb where mowing lawns every weekend was practically a tradition.

Native plants are showing up in more front yards, side gardens, and even manicured suburban lawns across the country.

One great place to put a native plant bed is the base of a tree. It creates what is called a 'soft landing' for caterpillars that need to transition from the tree to pupating on the ground. Paula Diaz ...

Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.

From creeping thyme to mountain mint, the gardening scene on Long Island’s North Shore is embracing a wave of eco-conscious, low-maintenance trends rooted in native plantings and thoughtful landscape ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Christopher Smee welcomes visitors to his ...

For Julia Lee, tearing out her lawn and replacing it with drought tolerant plants was about more than saving water. It was ...

It’s a growing trend around the country. Front yards that were once lawns are now becoming flowering native plants meadows. I visited John Esposito, a gardener in Huntington who changed his front yard ...

Biking along country roads inspired Laura O’Toole to rip out lawn for beautiful native plants. Biking along country roads, Laura O’Toole fell in love with native bunch grasses. At home, she ripped out ...