Show irksome weeds no mercy with these tricks for combating them sans chemicals

Let these landscape plants do the dirty work of choking out weeds while you sit back and enjoy the view

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

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

Design — and the desire for more space — turns humble garages into gracious living rooms

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

Wondering whether a turf lawn is the best use of your outdoor space? These homeowners did, and they found creative alternatives

End the turf war for good with hardscaping, native grasses and ground covers that save water and are easier to maintain

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

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