A popular choice for areas in your lawn, turf grass provides an attractive and durable surface for areas that receive a lot of use in your yard, but can also require a lot of upkeep. An alternative to ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even ...

Let's face it. A truly green lawn has long been the ideal of an iconic suburban landscape for many. But having a lawn looking green takes a lot of water, fertilizer, mowing and maintenance to keep it ...

Keeping your lawn green and free from weeds can be a full-time job, and many homeowners prefer a ground cover with lower maintenance. These days, there's also a movement toward more ...

If you're tired of trying to keep your lawn looking lush, or your weekends are filled with family activities, and you just don't have time to give your turf the care that it needs, you might be ...

Whatever your views on global warming and climate change, there’s one thing on which we can agree: Water shortage is likely to be a problem in the future. In Central Texas, where rain is seldom ...

Ground covers are a popular alternative to lawn grasses. They require far less maintenance (mowing, watering, fertilizing) than grass and are an important part of sustainable landscaping. Ground ...

With a little planning and a few hours of yardwork, you can subtract the amount of yardage that needs to be mowed. In the process, you’ll create a yard that is more attractive, and may reduce the ...

Tired of seeding, fertlizing and watering grass and it just dies on you, thanks to trees that gobble up all the moisture and nutrients you put down? Stop fighting Mother Nature and do yourself a favor ...

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It’s tempting to look into substitutes for the traditional grass lawn. However, even alternatives require work, at least until they’re established. April is typically the best month in our region to ...

When people imagine a beautiful yard, a lawn full of healthy grass is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. However, despite its popularity, grass isn't the only option. Grass can ...