Ornamental grass expert Greenlee says it's time to get rid of the old-fashioned lawn and embrace a sane and healthy future: the American meadow garden. Gorgeous photography offers stunning examples of meadow gardens from across the country.

The lure of the meadow -- How and where grasses grow -- Meadows for a purpose -- Accent on design -- A portfolio of meadow gardens -- Grasses for meadows -- Making a meadow -- Establishing and maintaining a meadow -- Resources -- Meadows to visit.