Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Question: As my trees have grown larger, the grass growing under them is becoming thinner and thinner. Are there ground cover plants which I could plant in these shady areas? Answer: There are several ...

A garden pathway shaded by trees and lined with green plants and blue flowers. - Nigel A Messenger/Getty Images It's so easy to give in and purchase yet another hosta or begonia for the pesky shade ...

The most widely planted ground cover in the world is—to no one's surprise—the lawn. But there are very good reasons why you might want something other than grass to carpet the ground. Maybe you hate ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Base of a large tree with exposed roots. - Babariba/Shutterstock Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense), a perennial plant with attractive foliage, has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes. It is native to the woodlands of ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

In landscaping, ground covers are a wonderful tool that are often chosen for aesthetic reasons. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color to an area that needs a lift or to introduce a ...