Epimedium is one of the most underrated ground covers out there. It isn't as flashy as some other ground covers like Thyme, ...

While Southern winters are mild, they can turn blistering cold at the snap of a finger. We came up with a list of hardy ...

Whorls of three succulent-like leaves are responsible for this petite perennial sedum’s nickname: three-leaved stonecrop. It tolerates partial shade and is low maintenance once established. Watch for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. garden with ground covers - Sean Gladwell/Getty Images Looking for a beautiful, hardy ground cover that's easy to care for?

The most widely planted ground cover in the world is—to no one's surprise—the lawn. But there are very good reasons why you might want something other than grass to carpet the ground. Maybe you hate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. During autumn and winter, our borders can look a little uninspiring and patchy. To combat this, you can fill them with evergreen ...

As we are seeing warmer, drier summers, we need to look at our gardens in terms of a changing climate and available resources. Choosing plants that have low watering requirements is a good starting ...

Ground cover plants may look modest, but they play an important role in the garden ecosystem. By covering the soil with foliage, they suppress weed growth and protect against compaction. The leaf ...

For a permanent evergreen ground cover in sun or shade, nothing beats the gorgeous low-growing conifer Siberian Cypress (Microbiota decussata), which grows only 2 feet high but can spread to over 6 ...

QDo you have any suggestions for an evergreen ground cover for a large shady slope, 70 feet by 10 feet? I don't want pachysandra, ivy or vinca. AFor a space that size, I'd suggest a mosaic of several ...

As The New Sunset Western Garden Book, edited by Kathleen Norris Brenzel, notes, “Lawn is the best-known groundcover, unsurpassed as a surface to walk and play on. But where foot traffic is infrequent ...