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A manicured front lawn and white picket fence is synonymous with the American dream—but as the nation faces an uncertain ecological future thanks to climate change, homeowners are adopting a new ideal. We asked experts to predict the future of the great American lawn.| Martha Stewart
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Grass lawns can be difficult on the environment. We're sharing several eco-friendly lawn alternatives that require little to no water, weeding, fertilizer, or pesticides.| Martha Stewart
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Learn the best ground cover plants for your yard, according to gardening experts. The low-growing plants are used to choke out weeds, control erosion, and fill in areas where grass won't grow.| Martha Stewart
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These perennial plants have long-lasting flowers, so you can enjoy them for entire (if not multiple) seasons. Grow one of these expert-recommended perennials for continuous color in your garden.| Martha Stewart
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These expert-recommended pollinator plants provide bees, butterflies, birds, and more with essential nutrients through nectar, seeds, and insects.| Martha Stewart