The architectural expertise of Buck & Simple and garden prowess of Inge Jabra Landscapes has transformed this Edwardian home in Fitzroy North.
Transform your yard into a beautiful, eco-friendly space and give yourself a break from high-maintenance lawns with lawn-less solutions.
Explore 10 stunning no-mow lawn ideas with ground covers like creeping thyme, moss, and chamomile. Create a low-maintenance, eco-friendly yard that’s as beautiful as it is practical. Perfect for any garden style!
Come learn how to remove grass, including several ways to smother, kill, or otherwise physically remove lawn - plus tips on weed suppression & ground cover.
Gardens of California natives and Mediterranean plants planted in a water-wise strategy. See What Does a Water-Wise Garden Look Like?
Lawns that save water, require less mowing, fertilizer, and maintenance. Easy to care for, sustainable no-lawn alternatives.
extending garden into yard
You don't have to stick to traditional turf – these no-grass backyard ideas will inspire you to embrace other ground-cover options
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June 21, 2013 When Cyndi Kohfield and her husband bought their northwest Austin home in late 2010, they inherited a tidy front yard of lawn accented by swaths of Asian jasmine and a couple of large sago palms. As she … Read More
Lose the lawn? No problem. More and more people are getting on board with lawn-less gardens in California. Of course, historically low rainfall and state mandated water conservation are the reason …
Low-maintenance plants to grow as alternatives to the traditional garden lawn, to give you a beautiful no-mow lawn.
Thanks to these landscaping tips, a pair of water-conscious Angelenos decided to skip the sod in their garden and rarely miss the demanding turf
A lush, green lawn requires a lot of work and isn't exactly eco-friendly. If you can move beyond grass, there are many wonderful ways to create a green space that's more natural.
Benjamin Vogt's blog on native plants, prairie, ethical garden design, environment, and wildlife.
Urban Clover Lawn | Urban Seedling
Portland front yard residential landscape design.
Eco lawns provide environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional turf—requiring less water, fertilizer, and work. Plant yours now.
Front yard gardens are rare. While most homeowners opt for the traditional lawn and a few shrubs and trees, this homeowner let it all hang out!
Grass lawns can be difficult on the environment. We're sharing several eco-friendly lawn alternatives that require little to no water, weeding, fertilizer, or pesticides.
