The perfect American lawn has long been framed as a symbol of order, pride, and personal responsibility, but beneath that carefully maintained surface is a system that depends on constant input, ...

The first English word for “lawn” dates back to the early 1500s, described as an “open space among trees.” Lawns today are a far cry from that description, but they’ve come to dominate our physical — ...

A Surprising Lawn Trend Is Bringing Wildlife Back to Neighborhoods Across America ...

Clover lawns are one of the most popular types of no-mow lawns. They are typically white clover, red clover, or micro clover, ...

There is estimated to be 40 million acres of lawn or turf grass in the U.S., making the grass in people’s backyards one of the largest crops in the U.S.. And, yet, when Coulter Lewis went to find ...

About a quarter of people between the ages of 20 and 69 have some hearing loss, typically from everyday noises like lawn mowers and music. For many homeowners and businesses, it is that time of year ...

Lawn mowing season is not too far away. The past few days of warm weather, sunshine and rain have really brought the grass plants out of their winter dormancy. Mowing the lawn gives many of us a ...

Green, grassy lawns are bad for the environment. They need a ton of water, they’re inhospitable to wildlife and gas-powered mowers contribute to greenhouse gases. Celia Llopis-Jepsen, host of Harvest ...

If you've ditched your grass lawn, we want to hear about it. Show us your pollinator garden for a chance to be featured in an upcoming story.

Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.” By Stephen Wallis This article is part of our Design special ...