We'll admit it: We tend to give front lawns a pretty hard time on this site. However, we do recognize that, in certain situations, turf is needed. It's tough to play tag on asphalt; it's no fun to div...
If you're tired of your grass front lawn, but not quite ready to replace it with a productive vegetable garden, you might consider moss instead. We used moss in our own front yard, and it is growin...
Almost missed this bit of news mentioned in last month's Westways magazine: the South Coast Air Quality Management District is sponsoring a program called "Mow Down Air Pollution," offering LA, Oran...
Yeah, we know what you're thinking. Eeew, gross. I like a natural lawn. But especially in hot climates (read Los Angeles) or in places where the grass is mostly just there to "look nice" (that patc...
These lounge chairs designed for public spaces are made from metal and are covered with artificial grass. They fit in well with the natural environment and provide a comfortable space to relax. But ...
Today starts Travel and Escapes month here across the Apartment Therapy sites, and for most of us, Friday is the start of the long Fourth of July weekend. While the current economic challenges may ha...
They're paying people to ditch their lawns in Las Vegas ... but what if you live somewhere outside of Sin City? Why would you give up your lawn? ...
Ah, springtime. A warm breeze; budding trees; the tweeting of birds. And the infernal sound of lawn equipment. Here in California, we're in the middle of a drought... but with all the green grass a...
Our teeny patch of grass is finally showing signs of life (this is our very first yard and we couldn't be more excited that spring is here). While we've never given much thought to mowing, our new rea...
This is one of those books you just can't put down. It's a collection of essays about Fritz Haeg's Edible Estates project, where people remove their grass lawns and replace them with productive garde...
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