Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we stare down the calendar straight into lawn mowing season, we can't help but wonder if there's a more environmentally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A clover lawn uses clover or a hybrid of clover and grass instead of traditional grasses alone. "The process for seeding is very ...

From mowing to watering to fertilizing, maintaining a grass yard can require a lot of work and money; not to mention, grass lawns have a pretty high environmental footprint. For those reasons, more ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

This has been a tough winter for reflecting on the pleasures of gardening. Leaving aside the political news, the weather has taxed my spirits. The deep cold spell we had, with frigid temperatures ...

Last year's most popular home renovation trend involved replacing grass with clovers, according to the National Association of Realtors. Around St. Patrick’s Day is a great time to plan your own.

Once dismissed as a pesky weed, clover lawns are quickly becoming a go-to alternative to traditional grass – especially among eco-conscious homeowners. Clover is a ground cover plant recognised for ...

Ilana Strauss is a journalist who began writing for the Treehugger family in 2015. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic, The Cut, New York Magazine, and other publications. Amy Cox remembers the ...

If you’re like most American homeowners, you’re hoping to maintain a lush, even yard full of healthy grass. But you likely know that there are plenty of things that threaten that dream: namely, weeds.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But does that mean you should rip out your traditional lawn right now? There's plenty to consider first ...