A perfectly manicured lawn and white picket fence - it's the picture of the American dream, right? Well, maybe once. Now, many of the best landscape designers across the country have accepted that lawn isn't necessarily the best option, both in terms of creating a front or backyard that feels interesting and modern, but that takes into account the role your landscaping plays in your environmental footprint.
However, lawn has big shoes to fill. It's a space-filler that's got huge curb appeal and it's relatively simple to lay and maintain. So the question is: what landscaping ideas are replacing lawn?
