What should I plant in my front yard, and how the hell do I get rid of all these weeds?

Sounds like you could use a ground cover. Something low enough to replace grass, and thick enough to smother any weeds. Here is an excellent resource for Lawn Alternatives: eartheasy.com/grow_lawn_alternatives.htm.

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