A variety of flowers and foliage growing as ground cover on a slope. - Beekeepx/Shutterstock If you want to create a beautiful spring garden, including a variety of interesting textures and ...

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If you want to create a thriving, low-maintenance garden, ground covers are the way to go. These plants help out by suppressing weeds and controlling erosion, but many ground covers are also really ...

As gardeners, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to ground cover plants. From hardy evergreens to fragrant herbs, there is sure to be a species suited to your region, climate and taste. If, ...

It's easy to see why ferns and hostas are staples in many American gardens. They're generally easy to care for, and they're perfect for adding more texture to nearly any space. Because both plants are ...

If you have a standard lawn of grass outside your home, you may have had occasion to wonder if our ancestors were crazy. How in the world did grass become the de facto ground covering? Grass is a pain ...

Houttuynia is a pretty perennial ground cover that has yellow, rosy and red foliage in full sun. It needs to be contained, as it spreads aggressively. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Ground cover ...

Ground cover flowers offer many benefits for gardens, from improving soil health to adding visual appeal to the landscape. These hardy plants are usually low-maintenance, making upkeep a breeze. Some ...

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

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 ...

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How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...