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

No garden is grown in one day. But by incorporating a few ground cover plants into your yard, you'll one step closer! Ground cover plants offer solutions for various landscaping challenges, whether it ...

A person collecting weeds and putting them in a wheelbarrow - Abraham Gonzalez Fernandez/Getty Images Nobody enjoys spending their long summer days constantly weeding the garden. It often feels as if ...

When it comes to designing your landscape and implementing your backyard ideas, work smarter, not harder with low-maintenance landscaping. “A traditional American lawn takes tons of maintenance and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hostas are shade-loving plants with blooms that attract a wide array of pollinators. Pair them with this native ground cover ...

Instead of worrying about keeping grass maintained and manicured, think outside the box with a low-maintenance, shade-loving flower that doubles as a great ground cover. Horned violet (Viola cornuta) ...