Ditch the Mower: 8 Lawn-Free Landscaping Ideas

Landscape architect Walt Ray creates the ultimate low-maintenance yard in Midtown Atlanta.

Heller Japanese Hollies
Ralph Anderson

Microsize Your Garden

Microsize your garden to save time.
Focus your efforts near the front door if the area is large, and then mow the rest. Define your space with a fence, wall, or low hedge of shrubs that never need pruning, as Walt did with the Heller Japanese hollies near the street. Other good choices: dwarf yaupon holly or rosemary.

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