They're also prized for keeping heat and pollution at bay. But what do you do if your shady backyard doesn't accommodate most grass types? Plant carpetgrass (Axonopus)! This hardy West Indies native ...

Here's what you need to know about using a blowtorch or organic herbicide for carpetgrass removal. Read more: How To Know When It's Time To Dethatch Your Lawn Carpetgrass (Axonopus affinis) is native ...