While turf plays an important role in many gardens, lawns are not always necessary or practical for large areas of the landscape. Alternative options abound for covering the soil, stabilizing slopes, ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

Whether you're dealing with dry shade, slopes prone to erosion, boggy spots, or areas that receive harsh sun exposure, there ...

Looking to quickly fill in empty spaces in your garden? Learn about the best fast-growing ground cover plants, according to ...

Ground covers are great for blocking weeds, protecting the soil, filling your space, and much more. And, luckily, there are ...

Ground covers can be a lifesaver for bringing color to your gardens and suppressing and outcompeting weeds. Opting for native ground covers that appeal to your local pollinators and birds is even ...

They’re not the tallest plants in the forest, the brightest nor the showiest, yet groups of tiny ground covers still stop Elyse Jurgen on hikes. She snapped a photo in Lancaster County Park of a mix ...

As its name implies, a ground cover is just that — a plant that covers the ground. Depending on one’s point of view, a ground cover could be almost any plant imaginable. When we travel high above the ...

The conditions on your balcony change significantly depending on its orientation. A south-facing balcony brings full sun and ...

TCPalm has articles about some native Florida plants and the different uses for them. Do you garden? What's your favorite ...