Are you in a constant battle with weeds? Learn about the perennial herb that you can plant to create an effective ground ...

Create a living carpet in your front lawn by planting red thyme, a popular ground cover that requires minimal care and ...

Creeping Jenny is an aggressive grower, but that doesn't mean you can't grow it with companions to add more interest in your ...

Herbs are a versatile plant for the garden. They are both ornamental and edible, and many are used in herbal remedies. They ...

The lazy, hazy days of summer are best spent enjoying the plants that have been lovingly nurtured and cared for over the past ...

Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat for wildlife.

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up. Whether you’re ...

These characteristics have contributed to its fame, but they can also make it a real nuisance. Once ivy has spread, it can completely overgrow other plants or even entire shrubs and hedges. Its strong ...

My favorite ground cover for sloping areas in full sun is Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum). Creeping Potentilla, Utah Sedum, and Sweet Woodruff will also do well on sloping areas in sun or shade.

Soil As with many ground cover plants, creeping red thyme can sustain drought periods once established, which means it’s a more hardy addition to the garden, but it doesn’t like water clogs.

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 ...

If you're in a hurry to plant these eye-catching and beneficial plants in your garden, you're in luck. We've compiled a list of expert-approved, fast-growing ground covers ideal for spring planting.