Lawns are traditional part of the American landscape. They are ideal for outdoor activities and are essential if you have children who need a place to play outside. Areas of turf grass create a ...

Mazus is a fast-spreading ground cover that forms a thick mat of green leaves. It stays low, making it perfect for spots ...

I was at the pool last week and talked to a lady whom I had met not that long ago. Seems that she has been trying to have a clean garden. Her effort and her husband’s efforts have not been enough to ...

Ground cover often is overlooked when planning a garden. “Ground cover” is a generic name given to a large group of plants with differing textures, cultural needs and growth habits. But they all ...

Ground covers are not only practical but also beautiful: They can suppress certain weeds, protect the soil from drying sun and wind, and bloom attractively. myHOMEBOOK reveals which ground covers ...

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 ...

Ground covers are plants that are low-growing (usually less than 24 inches high) herbs, perennials, shrubs and vines. These plants are valued for their ability to spread easily and quickly. They bring ...

Nearly every lawn or garden has one - a bare, ugly spot where nothing seems to grow well. Maybe the spot gets too much sun, or too much shade. Perhaps the soil is too sandy, rocky or full of clay for ...

I have a simple proposition: that we expand our gardening vocabulary when it comes to the term "ground cover." Plants considered ground covers serve a multitude of purposes in our gardens. They are ...

Explore 51 flowering ground cover plants that bring color, texture, and beauty to your garden while helping prevent weeds and ...

After you’ve decided where to plant any large trees, and have provided understory tree and shrub companions, design excellent ground covers. Horticulturalists now appreciate that a layered landscape ...

Key Points Covering garden beds in winter protects against frost damage or soil erosion.The best time to cover beds is after the ground freezes but before heavy snow.Lightweight mulch such as shredded ...