2:53 p.m. Feb. 5, 2024: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Jim Baird’s name. Tearing out your lawn can be a tough decision, especially if you have children or dogs who love to ...

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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’ ...

Editor’s note: Betty Cahill wrote about preparing your lawn for replacement here last week. Here is Part II. You’ve decided to remove your cool-season lawn grass and replace it with either native ...

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 ...