Variegated vinca goes by many names. Known as bigleaf periwinkle (Vinca major 'Variegata'), it's a variegated form of V. major, or greater periwinkle. These vinca vines have big leaves with a ...

Q Can you recommend any ground covers that I might grow in combination with existing Vinca minor. This is for a large bed, most of it in shade. A Because vinca vines cover the ground, you should ...

A: We love that you are asking about the “best option,” because there are many good options but many options that are not worth the hard work and money to plant in your landscape. We all desire ...

Q: I planted several weigela shrubs in front of the house 18 years ago. My neighbors’ vinca has invaded that area. We have a bunch of pretty, large blue rocks and a lot of Mexican pebble rock that the ...

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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ground cover plants filling a small garden bed sandwiched between a metal fence and a lawn. - Maya Karkalicheva/Getty Images ...

Joellen Dimond plants Coleus, Pentas and Vinca. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond demonstrates how to plant Coleus, ...

Ground covers are relatively low-growing plants that can be used to replace lawn grass. Ground covers are used to cover the ground when there is too much shade for lawn grass, when the gardener wants ...