Tired of mowing your lawn every weekend? It’s time to think outside the grass box. Groundcovers offer a fresh take on landscaping, giving your yard a new look while cutting down on maintenance.

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...

Whether you want to replace some lawn with no-mow ground cover, or have some bare patches to fill, this pretty, fast-growing ...

A garden filled with colorful blooming flowers and a white trellis - Elenaleonova/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ground cover plants are a great addition to any ...

Questions: I want to plant some type of hardy/durable ground cover that will be green all year round and won't require much in the way of maintenance. Answer: Ground covers are defined as plants that ...

Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite berry plants and shrubs. Here are 7 ...

A: I’ve received many questions recently about ground covers. Which are good for sun? Which are good for shade? Which are fast-growing? What is best for a slope? Not knowing how much sun (but assuming ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way. Watering is a concern now that 100-degree days are upon us, yet certain ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

We talk about the importance of (native) trees in creating the caterpillars that drive the food web,” Doug Tallamy, ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ground cover plants are a great addition to any garden, providing beautiful foliage and even choking out unwanted weeds. A plant qualifies as ...