For years, the quintessential American yard has featured one thing: grass. However, anyone who has ever had their own grass lawn knows that keeping that lawn thriving is no cheap deal. Between seeding or installing sod, running an irrigation system, cutting the grass, edging the grass, keeping weeds out, feeding the grass, and watering the grass, that perfect piece of greenery can end up costing a pretty penny. Flagstone is the exact opposite. While the initial cost is usually greater than installing a lawn, flagstone pays off in the long run. Aside from the occasional unruly weed popping up, flagstones are maintenance-free, and they never lose their good looks. They will not wither, die, brown, or get eaten, they demand no water or other natural resources, and they require no investment in expensive maintenance tools or landscaping companies.