Learn more about the vibrant ground cover alternative that will do more than turn heads, but transform your yard into a ...

Why practical land management knowledge deserves a greater place in public discussions about Australia's landscapes...Read ...

SMOTHERED WITH BLOOMS, sometimes for months on end, hardy geraniums delight gardeners as well as butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Also known as cranesbill, the plants have deeply lobed, ...

You may already be familiar with the benefits of mulch. Its application helps suppress weeds, conserves soil moisture, and helps regulate soil temperature. It can also help with erosion control by ...

An error has occurred. Please try again. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ...

Q. I am looking for a ground cover for a relatively dry area in full sun. The plants would be located in front of a planting of coneflowers. I would rather use a plant that looks nice but doesn’t take ...

Would I be better off replacing some of my lawn with groundcovers? There is an increasing trend to use low-maintenance groundcovers in place of lawns. Some homeowners like the variety in landscape ...

Answer: There is an increasing trend to use low-maintenance groundcovers in place of lawns. Some homeowners like the variety in landscape beauty as much as the reduced work required in maintenance.

What native evergreen can be used as a groundcover under a tall tree? Many of our low-growing native plants are not evergreen, but I can share a few ideas to get you started. For simplicity, I’ll ...

We’ve tested almost a dozen options that handle everything from scheduling and weather changes to water conservation, so you don’t have to. Planting a garden or laying down sod for your yard is the ...

What it is: Lots of gardeners have somewhat shaded areas that they’d love to cover with a dense, low-care groundcover that the deer won’t eat. Given the trend toward pollinator-attracting, many also ...