New state rules will effectively limit turfgrass to 25 percent of the landscape in most new and renovated yards

Why make things hard for your garden's edges? Embrace a softer side by trading brick and concrete for shrubs, grasses and ground covers

Trade weedy dirt and trash for a parking strip filled with wispy grasses, low-growing flowers and textural trees

Versatile and adaptable, this low-maintenance ornamental grass provides an element of calm

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

Tap into your landscape's full potential with sculptures, seating, fire features and more

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

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

Green up your landscape even if you're short on time, money and knowledge, with these manageable steps for first-time gardeners

Peaceful and pure, Japanese interior design style celebrates the ancient customs of the East