The region's hard-packed clay soil welcomes a unique mix of plants with deep-penetrating root systems.

WSJ: Meadows Instead of Lawns Are in Fashion in Residential Landscaping

Not only do their root systems help stabilize soil and inhibit weeds, but they also offer movement, texture and year-round interest even when the blooms have long disappeared.

WSJ: Meadows Instead of Lawns Are in Fashion in Residential Landscaping