Lawn-free front yards are becoming increasingly popular, especially as a means of combating drought. They're environmentally friendly, requiring less water and resources such as lawn mowers and ...

Create a dynamic look around any existing lawn or garden feature with some landscape edging. You can go with a patio paver/stone or maybe brick to add a nice border. A DIY retaining wall is a ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Looking out the front windows of their Northeast L ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Once upon a time, under Universal Studios’ ...

About half the water we use at home goes to outdoor watering. That amount is partly why many Angelenos have opted to swap out their thirsty grass for a drought-friendly lawn. These plants, especially ...

Do you find yourself out in the hot sun on Saturday mornings, mowing a patch of grass that’s too small to spread out a picnic blanket? “There are many better things to do with a small front yard, or ...