Lawn seeding

Choose from more grass varieties and save money over sod by starting your lawn from seed

GARDENING GUIDES How to Prep Your Ground for a Healthy New Lawn

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

GROUND COVERS Give Your Lawn a Taste of the Wild

By Frank Organ

Consider the joys of an irregularly trimmed meadow lawn: It’s ecofriendly, visually interesting and still good for romping

GARDENING GUIDES 5 Great Grasses for a New Lawn

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

LAWN ALTERNATIVES Stop Fighting the Patchy Lawn!

Here are 3 situations where a garden may be a better idea than more turfgrass

FRONT YARD IDEAS Before and After: Front Lawn to Prairie Garden

How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind

EARTH DAY The Case for Losing the Traditional Lawn

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Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf

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Carex can replace turfgrass in any spot, is low maintenance and adjusts easily. Add its good looks and you’ve got a ground cover winner

BEFORE AND AFTERS See 6 Yards Transformed by Losing Their Lawns

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By Annie Thornton

Wondering whether a turf lawn is the best use of your outdoor space? These homeowners did, and they found creative alternatives

GARDENING GUIDES How to Plant a New Lawn From Sod

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Take the quick-start route to turf with sod; these installation guidelines will help ensure a healthy and long-lasting lawn