Despite years of encouragement to change water-guzzling landscapes to ones that are more appropriate for a desert, there are still local residents who think their only landscape choices in the Mojave ...

When most folks think about a plant to cover the ground, grass is probably the first thing that comes to mind. True, grass is one of the best ground covers around. It’s cheap, fast, efficient and has ...

MACOMB — Our landscapes are more than flowers and trees. Within a natural landscape, you will find multiple layers starting at the ground level and moving all the way up into the canopy of the trees.

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 ...

If you have been considering adding ground covers to your landscape, now through March is an excellent time to plant them. Planting early will provide ground covers with a chance to become somewhat ...

Grass lawns aren't just one of the most popular ground covers; they're also one of the highest-maintenance plants in our yards. From frequent mowing and watering to fertilizing and reseeding, grass ...

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 ...

Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape.

Arctostaphylos “Emerald Carpet,” commonly known as carpet manzanita, is a California native ground cover. The low-growing shrub species is a drought-tolerant plant. Cheryl Buckwalter Landscape ...

Creeping winter savory, a culinary herb used as a ground cover, shouldn’t be planted where it’s constantly damp. Shear it back once a year to get fresh growth to replace woody stems. Creeping winter ...

Courtesy St. Augustine grass on the left changes to mondograss on the right and up the hill. Mondograss is one of many ground covers that performs well in shady areas, while St. Augustine requires sun ...