PHOENIX — The Chandler City Council has voted to increase its residential grass removal rebate tenfold and the change will go into effect at the start of October. The rebate will be $2 per square foot ...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Doreen Jansen looked at the brown hills from her Thousand Oaks home. "My plants are suffering," Jansen said. "The animals, coyotes, rattlesnakes; they are all out in droves.

We have endured multiple years of drought, and are probably in store for more. For many of us, it makes sense to replace all or part of our lawn area with less water-intensive plantings. If you decide ...

Grass can crowd out your flowers, reducing their airflow and increasing their risk for disease. To remove grass from your flower bed, you can use cardboard, vinegar, or boiling water. A thick layer of ...