While our obsession with lawns never seems to end – we think this might cap it out for a while. SoRealawn Poly Putt-Pro’s fade-resistant, ultra-violet nylon and polyethylene monofilament yarns. This means no watering, no fertilizing, and no browning. So that deck off the bedroom or rooftop? It needs a putting green. Get your short game on. $ Prices Vary. BUY

Cyber-Rain has come up with something very clever. The Cyber-Rain XCI System for your sprinklers, will wirelessly connect to the internet to research the weather, then adjust your watering schedule accordingly. You can even adjust the schedule from your computer and see how much water you are saving (Cyber-Rain estimates 30-70% drop in watering bill.) The system also accounts for seasons as well as fertilizing. The Cyber-Rain can manage eight separate zones, meaning you can put different sections/plants of the garden on different watering schedules (as is probably best anyway). Why didn’t anyone think of this before? Combine this with your lawn-robot and forget about the lawn permanently. We love it – and it pays for itself over time. $340. BUY