Ditch the Mower: 8 Lawn-Free Landscaping Ideas

Landscape architect Walt Ray creates the ultimate low-maintenance yard in Midtown Atlanta.|Article by Rebecca Bull Reed

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McKinnon Front Yard
Ralph Anderson

Minimize Plants

Choose no more than a dozen different plants.
They should be evergreen, require no pruning, and fit site conditions so they won’t need a lot of care. Save one spot for annual color. Fragrant plants like gardenias are a welcome bonus.


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