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Homeowners replace lawn with magical meadow

By Debbie Arrington - Updated: 9:59 am

Fed up with maintaining a lawn, some homeowners have replaced turf with easy-care, water-efficient plantings.

The making of a meadow

Published: Saturday, November 7 2009 - 12:00 am

Millun Atluri's dream is to be a surgeon, not a landscaper. But the enterprising Eagle Scout has brought new life to a hospital garden in need of some TLC.

Garden Detective: Mystery succulent; trouble with flies

Published: Saturday, November 7 2009 - 12:00 am

I would love to know what this cactus (or succulent) plant is called. This is the first time it has bloomed. I have had it for about a year and a half.

The making of a meadow

Published: Saturday, November 7 2009 - 12:00 am

November is a great time to remove lawn: Summer turf varieties are going dormant while winter varieties need replanting anyway.

We tested it: "Dollars & Sense"

Published: Saturday, November 7 2009 - 12:00 am

New products are always showing up on the shelves of garden centers and hardwareand- specialty stores.

In the Garden Q&A

Q: I keep having gnat infestations inside my home. They are in my houseplants. I have tried replanting them with fresh soil, insecticidal soaps and the like. They always seem to come back. And eventually, the plant they invade dies too from all the spray. Help!
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