GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — American lawn landscape is diversifying in a big way in recent years, with lawn alternatives becoming increasingly popular. The main reason homeowners are switching from ...

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is found in lawns all across the United States. In cooler climates, it's a popular cool-season turf grass for permanent lawns. In warmer climates, it's often ...

One Redditor's front yard transformation is proving that ditching traditional grass lawns can be both beautiful and beneficial. In a post in the subreddit r/GardeningUK, a user shared photos of their ...

If you’re looking for lawn alternatives, why not a mulch backyard instead of a grass one? Mulch comes in a variety of ...

One Sunday afternoon about 25 years ago, I was sitting on my living room couch watching a football game when there was a knock at the door. There was a nice-looking young man in a spiffy, logoed polo ...

Believe it or not, lawns go through trends, and one that's taking over in 2026 is that of the "shrinking lawn." Here's why ...

Sometimes lawn grass declines. Maybe you picked the wrong lawn grass for the site. Maybe you incorrectly managed the lawn grass you have. Maybe trees are winning the battle with the lawn. Maybe the ...

Sustainability in lawn care is a priority for many homeowners, especially as it relates to water consumption, fertilizer runoff, and the use of chemicals for weed treatment. Many traditional grass ...

Spring starts Thursday and many Coloradans are eager to dig into their gardens. But in a state where late frosts and hailstorms can derail even the best-laid planting plans, when is the right time to ...

A certified master gardener and chemist, Betty Sanders has blunt advice to homeowners about lawn care: Reduce your lawn. Don't water it. Stop using herbicides. Sanders suspects her ideas might ruffle ...