Ground covers control erosion, choke out weeds, reduce runoff, and benefit wildlife and pollinators. They can be used as a low-maintenance alternative to a lawn, as a border for a water feature, in a ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to stand ...

Shade—you either love it or hate it. Gardeners often fall into the latter category because low-light conditions prevent the ...

Ground cover plants can often be overlooked in favor of more prominent flowers, but properly incorporating ground cover throughout your yard is one of the best ways to make it look full and varied.

I spend a lot of time thinking about dirt. Mostly, as I look around my yard, I often don't see the shrubs and trees and flowers as much as I see the dirt beneath them. Because exposed dirt means two ...

Lawn care can feel never-ending, especially with all the mowing and watering. If you’re ready for a change, ground covers can give your yard a fresh look and make life a little easier. These plants ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one ...

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 ...

Keeping up with a traditional lawn can feel like a never-ending chore. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on yard work without sacrificing a lush, green look, ground covers might be just what you ...