Coarse meadow grasses are a good example. If you run your finger along a blade of coarse grass, you just might cut yourself. What makes it so sharp? A row of microscopic silica blades lines the ...

Colorful and visually pleasing. While grass lawns are predominantly green, meadow lawns can feature a range of colors, textures, and visual interest. Meadow lawns will require planning and ...

It’s a partial parasite and saps the strength of coarse grasses and even thistles ... in the north and maintain thereafter as short grass, by grazing or mowing until the following March. Meadow ...

For soil, combine a high-quality potting mix with coarse sand to improve drainage and mimic the soil of a natural meadow ... tall grasses like reed canary grass are not good choices because ...

Does the idea of a meadow right outside your door appeal to you? Are you interested in being less of a slave to your lawn? Consider alternatives to just plain grass. One solution is to plant an ...

“I thought they had the perfect spot for a beautiful meadow.” Yacko, 36, and Gilliard, 34, were immediately onboard. They started by ripping out an acre’s worth of grass, then they ordered a ...