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

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

These low-maintenance plants can add beauty, texture and privacy to any size garden

Versatile, fast growing, inexpensive and easy on the eyes, ornamental sweet potato vine has it all

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

Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

Try growing these tasty plants with your ornamentals for an attractive garden and fresher meals

Low-maintenance grasses add beauty and motion to the garden

Yes, you can actually eat them. Or you can just marvel at their striking, unusual foliage during all four seasons in the garden

These hardy seashore plants evoke the ocean, sway in the breeze and help prevent sand erosion in the landscape