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A beautiful front yard filled with blooming native wildflowers and lush native grasses, demonstrating low-maintenance curb appeal and ecological benefits.
Outdoor

Top 6 Low-Maintenance Native Plants for Curb Appeal & Local Ecosystems

Once established, native grass lawns typically only need to be mowed once or twice a year, according to ABC News & Headlines .

Mason Clarke·July 21, 2026
A modern backyard transformed into a multi-activity zone with outdoor dining, a fire pit area, and a vegetable garden, replacing a traditional lawn.
Outdoor

Why Backyards Are Now Multi-Activity Zones Instead of Just Lawns

Traditional lawn square footage declined 25% year over year, signaling a dramatic shift in how homeowners view their outdoor spaces, according to Forbes .

Mason Clarke·July 15, 2026
A modern xeriscaped garden with colorful, drought-tolerant plants and natural rock features, replacing a traditional lawn for low-maintenance beauty.
Outdoor

Why Xeriscaping Is Replacing Lawns for 2026's Low Maintenance Landscaping

Meadow conversions, a key low-maintenance trend in 2026, can replace traditional lawns and slash household water bills by up to 50%, according to Journée Mondiale .

Mason Clarke·April 17, 2026