Americans love our lawns, and we would like to save some time maintaining those green spaces while also maintaining curb appeal. Grass lawns have a …
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These alternatives to grass will help reduce water consumption and the amount of time you spend tending to your property.
Despite an unusually wet winter, the southwestern United States is still facing a water crisis. Consecutive years of increasing temperatures and lack …
There’s nothing like the smell of freshly cut grass to make you think of warm summer days. But our obsession with perfectly-manicured lawns is …
Are all types of wildflowers native plants? According to Iowa State University, there’s a distinct difference between the two: Native plants were …
Replace Those Guzzlers A lower water bill starts with newer, more efficient appliances. When shopping for new washers, pay close attention to the …
Ditch the mower and save time with a drought-tolerant eco-lawn.
The days of relying on perfectly manicured turfgrass lawns as a status symbol are on their way out. Instead, many homeowners are turning to a new …
There’s nothing better than harvesting fresh, vine-ripened vegetables you’ve painstakingly cultivated in your own backyard. But organic …
No Mow May was started in 2019 by citizen scientists in the United Kingdom as part of a conservation study to support struggling pollinators. …
Succulent Garden If you replace your turf grass with succulents, you don’t have to mow and you’ll do very little watering. Succulents are not fussy …
You love your lush lawn, but maintaining it takes way too much time and effort. Making the switch to a creeping thyme lawn reaps many benefits, chief …
America’s love affair with the lawn is fading. For generations, the manicured emerald patches that graced front yards were a symbol of the American …
Build your own low-maintenance rain garden with colorful native plants that don’t mind wet roots!
Whether you do it yourself or pay a landscaper, maintaining a vibrant garden and lush lawn requires time, effort, and money. One way to cut back on …
Looking for ways to keep your garden low maintenance while also enjoying a multitude of beauty, culinary, and medicinal benefits? Growing perennial …
Known as a medicinal herb, a cosmetic ingredient, and a flavorful tea, chamomile also is an excellent plant to grow as a low-maintenance lawn. A …
