Lawns

But overall, says University of California Berkeley innovation designer Ian McRae, who studies climate resilience in the built environment, lawns are an inefficient way to cool a green space, compared to building out a diverse grouping of…

Much of the country has experienced drought and extreme heat this summer, and turfgrass lawns are feeling the pain.There are steps we can take, however, to mitigate the damage while still trying to conserve precious water…

By JESSICA DAMIANO - Associated Press Much of the country has experienced drought and extreme heat this summer, and turfgrass lawns are feeling the pain.There are steps we can take, however, to mitigate…

WADING RIVER, N.Y. — If Bill Jacobs was a petty man, or a less religious one, he might look through the thicket of flowers, bushes and brambles that encircle his home and see enemies all around. For to the North, and to the South, and to…

For the recurring series, That’s Debatable, we take on a contentious issue of the day and present two spirited arguments—one in favor and other emphatically opposed. Previous installments from the series are here. YES,…