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

With business activity on the rise, home renovation professionals are enjoying increased confidence in the recovering market

See how homeowners have updated vintage homes to preserve their charm and make them function beautifully in today’s world

Ditch the mower and lower your water bill while creating a feast for the eyes with diverse plantings and gathering places

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

Instead of letting the lawn sprawl, make it a shapely design element in your yard. You’ll reap benefits both practical and aesthetic

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

Seed or sod that falls on weedy, lumpy soil is a wasted effort. Follow these steps to ensure that your new lawn will thrive

New project for a new year: Lose the turfgrass for energy savings, wildlife friendliness and lower maintenance

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