Which U.S. counties saw the biggest growth in tree cover between 2000 and 2020? Explore tree cover gain and loss across over 3,100 U.S. counties.
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Kickin’ the Grass for FIFA Club World Cup 2025
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches will be played on some seriously high-tech grass. We detail the various grass types at the 12 U.S. stadiums.
🦋 2025’s Top Cities for Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping 🐝
Which cities are using their lawns and gardens to invite and sustain pollinators? Discover the 2025’s Top Cities for Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping.
Best Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers
Drought-tolerant ground covers are an excellent grass alternative in dry areas. Choose from ice plant, dymondia, and other plants based on your region.
2025’s Hurricane Forecast: Most (& Least) Affected Counties
Which U.S. counties are most likely to be impacted by tropical cyclones? Discover 2024’s Most Hurricane-Vulnerable Counties.
10 No-Mow Grass Alternatives for Your Lawn
With no-mow grass alternatives like ground covers, wildflowers, and native plants, you can have a beautiful landscape without having to mow your lawn regularly. Xeriscaping, hardscaping, mulching, and moss, as well as ornamental, low-mow, and no-mow grasses, are also some of the best lawn alternatives today.
How to Create a Pollinator Lawn
To successfully create a pollinator lawn, assess the area, choose how much of the site to convert, and select and install the right plants to attract bees and other beneficial insects to your yard.
How to Care for Ornamental Grass
Here’s how to care for ornamental grasses to keep them gorgeous with minimum effort:
• Cut back and divide the grasses in the spring.
• Water and control weeds and pests during summer.
• Leave the plants alone in fall and winter unless you need to winterize them.
Read all about ornamental grass care exceptions, problems, and solutions in our guide.
How to Prevent Mushrooms in Your Yard
To prevent mushrooms in your yard, you can adjust your watering practices, mow at the correct height, dethatch, aerate, increase sunlight, and improve the drainage in your yard.
What Causes Mushrooms in My Yard?
Moisture, shade, poor drainage, and excess thatch can cause mushrooms to grow in your yard. Although they’re not bad for your lawn in most cases, if they pose safety issues, you’ll want to remove them immediately and take measures (aeration and dethatching) to prevent them in the future.