Sometimes, typical grass choices just don't cut it when it comes to our lawns. Consider an alternative ground cover option ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even ...

Fall is the ideal time to plant ornamentals as cooler weather allows for strong root establishment before spring.

Ground covers are a wonderful way to fill in the gaps in your garden and create a beautiful, lush feeling throughout. However, not all of these plants are worth growing—some can even be invasive and ...

Yard sloping to white fence and flat mowed area. - Mulevich/Shutterstock A sloped yard can be a joy or an ordeal. It can put you eye-level with the treetops and serve as your personal sledding hill in ...

Drought-tolerant ground covers are low-maintenance plants that conserve water and enhance garden aesthetics. Options like creeping thyme, sedum, and creeping raspberry offer vibrant foliage and ...

Question. A low-growing yellow flowering plant is being used in medians and similar areas. Can it be used as a home lawn? Answer: Motorists and homeowners can enjoy the attractive yellow flowers of ...

I was at the pool last week and talked to a lady whom I had met not that long ago. Seems that she has been trying to have a clean garden. Her effort and her husband’s efforts have not been enough to ...

For all 45 years that I’ve been doing my radio programs I’ve kept logs of all the questions that have prompted listeners to call in for help. Season after season, for all those years, “Lawns” have ...

In landscaping, ground covers are a wonderful tool that are often chosen for aesthetic reasons. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color to an area that needs a lift or to introduce a ...

Does your yard have trees, palms, shrubs and perennials growing in it? What about ground covers? Ground covers can add beauty to the landscape and benefit the soil. The foliage will protect the soil ...