You can almost hear it: the crunch of crisping lawns all over L.A., thanks to the ongoing drought and recent restrictions on outdoor watering. It’s no surprise, then, that many Angelenos are thinking ...

Moss is so beautiful in the cool, moist months, when it plumps up like fat plush cushions. In shady areas, a lush mossy carpet is far lovelier than a raggedy lawn and needs much less care. That said, ...