The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Conventional turf lawns have come under attack. Landscape designers are using water-wise and native plants to balance green with “green.”
Category: Grass
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Wimbledon’s Grass Leaving Some Players Feeling ‘Bad at Tennis’
The New York Times – Sports:
Wimbledon, long considered the most prestigious of the Grand Slam tournaments, has some of the world’s best players feeling anxious and unprepared to win at the All England Club.
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Carlos Alcaraz Has Been Studying the Grass Court Masters. That Means Andy Murray.
The New York Times – Sports:
On a day many matches were rained out at the All England Club, Alcaraz displayed his continued improvement on grass, and what he has learned from Murray.
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Before Wimbledon, There’s Practice on Grass at an English Garden Party
The New York Times – Sports:
The Boodles, which draws elite players on their way to the All England Club, is unlike nearly anything else on the tennis calendar — a Gatsby-like few days on an estate outside London.
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All Hail the ‘God of Sod,’ Groundskeeper for Each of the 57 Super Bowls
The New York Times – Sports:
On Sunday, George Toma’s perfectionism will be on display for hundreds of millions of people who will have no idea who he is or how he suffers for his work.
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Change Proved Difficult for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Last year’s tournament was the first at a new course, Yas Links, and it proved to be a challenge, especially when the golfers played in high winds.
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Tending to Grass, and to Grief, on a Tennis Court in Iowa
The New York Times – Travel:
Twenty years ago, a grass court emerged from the surrounding cornfields in Charles City. Its story is colored by exacting standards, profound loss and, ultimately, rebirth.
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The Changing Grass at Wimbledon
The New York Times – Sports:
It starts off lush, but by the second week, a lack of moisture can alter the game. Players must adjust.
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Yes, You Can Do Better Than the Great American Lawn
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
There are any number of ecologically friendly alternatives to that lawn you’re so proud of — and they look nice, too. Here’s how to start slowly.