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 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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to landscaping, simplicity equals good design and low maintenance. Low maintenance landscapes are designed so that every shrub, tree and flower-bed will all have definite functions. It ...