Lawn Gone!: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable, Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard

A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today’s busy, eco-conscious homeowner.

Homeowners spend billions of hours-and dollars-watering, mowing, and maintaining their lawns. You don’t have to be one of them. Free yourself with Lawn Gone!, a colorful, accessible guide to the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, low-water, money-saving options. It includes-
. alternative grasses that seldom (or never) need mowing
. drought-tolerant, eco-friendly landscapes
. regional plant recommendations for all parts of the country
. artificial turf that looks like the real thing
. step-by-step lawn-removal methods
. strategies for dealing with neighbors and HOAs
. ways to minimize your lawn if you’re not ready to go all the way

Whether you’re a beginner or expert gardener, green thumb or black, Lawn Gone! provides realistic choices, achievable plans, and simple instructions for renovating your yard from start to finish.