The picNYC table is your own in-house urban greenspace. Eat, drink, play mini-lawn games: it’s the ultimate multi-…
Grass
Who Ever Liked Mowing the Lawn Anyway?
In her recent piece in USA Today, Laura Vanderkam takes an environmental stand against the family yard: “Mowing it…
Is Faux Grass a Green Idea for Fido?
If your dog isn’t a city dweller and is lucky enough to have a backyard, he probably runs around on grass. Because…
Behind the Scenes: 5 Key Product Design Trends Building a Greener World
The recovery from the earthquake in Haiti is showing us the value of building our physical world with sustainable reuse …
Mourning Time on My Porch: Does Anyone Play Out Front Anymore?
Perhaps it’s the fact the yard is covered with green grass, which is a water no-no in my world, yet a feature impo…
Your Ass Is Grass
Sit on the grass; look out at the trees; wake up in the field; float on the water. These four frolics in nature are wove…
L.A. Golf Courses & Parks Stay Green This Summer Despite Water Restrictions
The grass is always browner when officials have Los Angeles homeowners turning off their sprinklers during the sizzling …