Red creeping thyme needs at least six hours of direct sun, so choose your location accordingly. Clear the planting area of ...

Not all areas of your yard are conducive to a grassy lawn, and that’s where ground cover comes in. Defined as a grouping of usually low-growing plants that spread over an entire area, ground cover ...

Nature does fast-growing ground cover plants very well. Look at any large area of woodland, rainforest, open country or dry terrain and you will see colonies of plants at your feet. They often form ...

If you have a sloped landscape, you know how difficult it can be to find suitable plants to grow on it. Because of their angle, slopes can experience a lot of water runoff, causing the plants to ...

Q: We replaced our grass with Kurapia, but the weeds were overwhelming! Do you have any suggestions? A: When planting plugs to establish a ground cover, the secret to success is proper ground ...

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 ...

Are you afraid of snakes? Some ground covers provide shade, shelter, and food for snakes. To keep snakes out of your yard, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Evergreen ground cover plants add color to the winter garden while performing important ecological services. Discover hardy perennials and shrubs that add color and texture to the landscape all year ...

Tired of the work and water that your lawn takes to maintain? Want to be more environmentally conscious with the space you now dedicate to a lawn? Then trade in your monoculture grass for something ...

Question: I have trouble growing a lawn under large trees. Part of the area has a fairly steep slope. Is there a grass or other ground cover that I can grow in this area? Answer: There are several ...