You might not think of an herb as a groundcover, but this plant creates a dense mat of low-growing foliage, topped by pretty white, pink or purple flowers in late spring. This perennial spreads ...

“Grass has started growing in a couple of my ground-cover plantings and in some sections of my perennial border. Some of the perennials with grass growing in and around them are lady’s mantle and ...

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

If mowing the lawn is your least favorite chore, consider growing a groundcover instead of traditional lawn turf for a ...

“No Mow May,” a movement that encourages homeowners to let their grass grow in May to create habitat and forage for early season pollinators and to help the environment, is right around the corner. It ...

A groundcover is more than its name implies. Plants used as groundcovers prevent soil erosion, conserve water, reduce the need for fertilizer, moderate soil temperature and control weeds. Perhaps most ...

The lawn went in about 35 years ago; fresh sod carefully laid in a small area framed by a fieldstone wall and lots of trees. The fieldstone wall is still holding strong, its once bright face now ...

Growing perennials in your garden is a wonderful way to have flowers each year without having to dedicate time to creating a space, buying new plants, and then, planting them. And sometimes you may ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

If you want plants that will survive under harsh conditions without much attention, look at landscaping around commercial and governmental buildings, highway roadsides, and medians. These landscapes, ...