Cassidy is an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit articles on a range of home improvement ... when it comes to backyard lawn ideas sans grass.

Living fences are an organic privacy alternative to plastic and wood. Plant them right, and they'll attract birds and ...

A California homeowner's plan to install artificial turf in their backyard has sparked a heated debate on Reddit ... "If you're in 9A, then all sorts of taller ornamental grasses, native plants, and ...

This mix of cardinal flower, eastern Columbine and wild bergamot also helps the bees, butterflies and moths that 96% of ...

First, consider how much space your backyard has to support new native plants—whether they’re grass, flowers, or shrubs. Another factor is how much sun the area gets, and when. Then check out ...

One of the most popular among native gardeners is the accurately named showy penstemon (Penstemon spectabilis) (pictured). Photo Credit: Aaron Carlson / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 Blue-eyed grass gets its ...

Ornamental grasses are diverse and beautiful plants. Whether you obsess over native prairie grasses found across the United States ... Ornamental grasses come alive in fall and winter, taking on a ...

Having previously announced a full relaunch of the Backyard Sports franchise earlier this year, Playground Productions has provided some details about what the new title will consist of.

Grass covered the front yard ... they knew they wanted to incorporate native plant species but weren’t sure where to start. They turned to the Backyard Habitat Certification Program.

“Grow ground cover plants or just mulch the area.” Don’t pile mulch against the tree’s trunk, but extend it out to the canopy line. Try native plants or native grasses: Native plants have adapted to ...

Amazing images of nature shortlisted for the Close-Up Photographer Of The Year competition, showcase close-up, macro and ...

Not only is it dull to look at, but turf grass also lacks much practicality or merit, especially for native species and pollinators. Native and pollinator plants, on the other hand, are varied and ...