A look at key moments at the White House’s signature outdoor setting amid reports that it may be turned into a Mar-a-Lago-like patio.
Category: Lawns
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How to Turn Your Yard Into a Wildflower Meadow Without Offending the Neighbors
It isn’t easy or fast, but it can be done. Here’s what worked for one couple.
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Lawns Draw Scorn, but Landscape Designers See Room for Compromise
Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.”
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A Viable Alternative to Conventional Lawn? Cornell May Have Found It.
Cornell Botanic Gardens is testing sustainable options for replacing your backyard grass. The bonus: They don’t need to be cut more than twice a year.
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How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden
There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.
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If You Stop Mowing This May, Will Your Lawn Turn Into a Meadow?
Not necessarily. Two new books offer some advice on what to expect when you decide to leave your lawn behind.