Ground cover plants can be a great way to suppress weed growth in gardens and in some cases even replace turfgrass lawns. Bugleweed, also known as ajuga (Ajuga spp.), is a popular ground cover option ...

Are deer feasting on your favorite garden plants? It's a common issue in suburban and rural locations that can quickly get out of control and result in the demise of your shrubbery. One way to address ...

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 ...

Planting ground covers between pavers can add a delicate, organic element to your patios, walkways, and garden borders. However, doing so requires plants that are low-growing, sturdy enough to stand ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one ...

When most people hear the words "ground cover," they envision a sprawling bed of pachysandra, a thick carpet of ivy or a meandering patch of vinca - the three most common ground covers of the ...