Ground covers are heroes in the garden—they prevent weeds, control erosion, and protect the roots of neighboring plants. Plus, these low-maintenance plants are often grown as a sustainable alternative ...

Ground covers offer some amazing perks that make them a fantastic addition to your gardens and lawns. They attract pollinators, deter weeds from growing in the precious real estate reserved for your ...

Ground covers are a top choice as turf alternatives for many homeowners. Like grass, they grow close to the ground. But unlike grass, they don’t need to be mowed. Ground covers give you a lot of other ...

Cultivating a lush lawn takes a lot of maintenance, especially in hot, drought-prone regions. If you’re looking for a practical and pretty alternative, a myoporum ground cover could be worth ...

One of the best things about writing these articles is the feedback I have received from readers and fellow gardeners. Many of you have reached out with questions, comments, or simply invitations to ...

I got a real treasure in the mail the other day ― a copy of "Groundcover Revolution: How to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water ground covers to replace your turf" by Kathy Jentz (Cool Springs ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...

There are a couple of places in my yard I once wrote off to bush killer and inch plant. Bush killer, sometimes incorrectly called Virginia creeper, is hard to eradicate. After repeated digging and ...

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 ...

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There is nothing as frustrating as a patchy lawn. Patches can be caused by a range of issues, from common lawn diseases to the over-application of fertilizers. If you live in a warm climate, drought ...