For many of us, the world we live in has become so complex and fast-paced that we seek out ways to relax and recharge. Perhaps, in response to this, one of the new trends in contemporary landscaping ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The edge between two homeowners' lawns shows a distinct difference between the common lawn grass, left, and John Ellis' lawn of ...

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’ ...

Lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. On a closely packed street in Inglewood, where single-family ...

The California Poppy isn’t the only botanical symbol of the The Golden State. Did you know there is an official state grass? You can show your state pride by growing a few on your own property. The ...

Re “Garden Mastery: California native grasses bring ‘natural’ into home landscapes” (Sept. 14): Thank you so much for the excellent article by Sherry Goldman. I only wish there was space to highlight ...

SAN DIEGO (CNS) — San Diego has a new official flower, following the City Council's unanimous vote Tuesday to replace the non-native carnation with the native western blue-eyed grass. The campaign to ...

Though it is disappearing, California's official state grass has the ability to live for 100 years or more. New research demonstrates that sheep and cattle can help it achieve that longevity. Purple ...

For generations, the manicured green lawn stood as a quiet measure of respectability. Trim edges, vivid color, zero weeds. It ...

Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to roll and play. Or — no judgment here — maybe you just enjoy the visual serenity of a swath of green ...