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Photo Gallery: A change in the scenery

Kirk McKoy / LAT

Lawns have been a dominant part of the American landscape since the 1930s, offering cool beauty and lush turf that extends the living area outdoors. But with a shortage of rainfall, more people are considering replacing grass with drought-tolerant options.

Lawns have been a dominant part of the American landscape since the 1930s, offering cool beauty and lush turf that extends the living area outdoors. But with a shortage of rainfall, more people are considering replacing grass with drought-tolerant options. (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

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Stefano Paltera / For The Times

Fran and Bill Arrowsmith converted half of their backyard in Torrance into a native plant garden with a wending dirt path.

Fran and Bill Arrowsmith converted half of their backyard in Torrance into a native plant garden with a wending dirt path. (Stefano Paltera / For The Times)

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A look at lawns throughout Southern California.

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