Protect your soil from weeds and drought this summer with a living mulch of ground covers

Learn about maintenance, wear tolerance, ideal climate and more for these top turf choices to pick the right one for you

Seed or sod that falls on weedy, lumpy soil is a wasted effort. Follow these steps to ensure that your new lawn will thrive

Use them as problem solvers, weed killers, color and texture providers ... ground cover plants have both practical and visual appeal

Swap some lawn for these drought-tolerant clumping plants — and watch your maintenance efforts diminish while they easily grow

An Edwardian cottage gets a radical renovation with a dynamic deck that wraps a couple and 2 children in style

Turf isn't the only ground cover in town. Get a lush no-grass lawn with clover, moss and other easy-care plants

Weekend Project: The key to healthy grass begins with the soil. If turf works for you, here’s how to fix it and keep it looking its best

Save time and water with good-looking alternatives to turf grass

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding