Lawn Alternatives28 Stories

Consider a design that will welcome wildlife, require less maintenance, encourage gathering and better suit your needs

Learn why you might want to replace your turfgrass, how to do it and and other considerations for losing the lawn

A landscape designer transforms a blank-slate Southern California space into a colorful, drought-tolerant sanctuary

This petite front yard in Los Angeles loses the lawn in favor of low-water native plants and a cozy outdoor seating area

See how three landscape designers transform grassy backyards into inviting, plant-filled spaces

Ditch the pesticides and fertilizers and adopt eco-friendly practices that will keep your lawn lush and healthy

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

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

New grass mixes are formulated to require less water and less fertilizer

Any garden — from 100 square feet to 10,000 square feet — can apply this low-maintenance, sustainable design method

These native ground covers from around the U.S. thrive in shady areas where lawns suffer — and you don’t have to mow them