Do you fight with your lawn way too much? Do you deal with the same dead spots, fungi, insects, in the exact same places year after year? Whether it's from constant irrigation problems, lack of sun, soil issues, or any of a host of other potential problems that keep turf from thriving, the truth is that ripping out grass in some areas might be your wisest move. That may sound like a total bummer, but it's actually an opportunity to save precious resources, be creative, and spend your summers enjoying, rather than battling your lawn.