Looking for a beautiful, hardy ground cover that's easy to care for? Bearberry, also called kinnickinnick, stays green year-round and has delicate, little white flowers that bloom in spring. Those ...

From weed suppression to visual cohesion, ground covers are the hard-working backbone of your garden. Here are our favorite ...

Too much shade? No problem! We found shade ground cover plants that are perfect for every type of garden and landscape.

How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...

Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

Question: We are looking for some ground covers that stay green all winter long. We have a steep slope behind the garage that currently is filled with clumps of daylilies. We like them, but they die ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you do it yourself or pay a landscaper, maintaining a vibrant garden and lush ...

Ground covers are the Persian carpets of the garden, adding a layer of richness underneath it all. Besides their beauty, ground covers — any plants that grow vigorously to completely cover the soil — ...

Southern shield fern This deciduous native fern is tall -- it grows up to 4 feet with 1-foot wide fronds. This fern will tolerate more sun than most ferns, if moisture levels are adequate. Cut it back ...

The more I write about gardening and learn about our environment, the more I am converting my lawn from grass to beds of perennials or annual flower beds, patios and ground covers. Little by little, I ...

Question: Thank you for your response to (Hamelia), it was very helpful. I recently moved to East Texas and I live in a rural area at altitude 754ft with a sloping landscape with good drainage. My ...