In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-lying plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than ...

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

I’m a garden expert, and these 5 plants will stop Madweeds in their tracks.

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 ...

Evergreen ground covers can be just the thing you need for those difficult spots or areas where you want something special in the garden. There are many ground covers that are attractive all winter ...

Many Midwestern homes have areas planted with ground covers. These low-growing, often vigorously spreading plants are generally easier to maintain than grass, but they are not carefree. For example, ...

Of course, pachysandra is a stalwart ground cover for shade. For something different, try the white-edged leaf form of the evergreen Japanese pachysandra, or better yet, the native variety P.

Houttuynia is a pretty perennial ground cover that has yellow, rosy and red foliage in full sun. It needs to be contained, as it spreads aggressively. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Ground cover ...

Climbing hydrangea provides groundcover that wonát take over the flowerbeds. This vine can also be left to ramble over a flowerbed to become a groundcover that looks like waves as the vine grows.

Q: We’re moving to a new house in a couple of months and the back yard has a steep upward slope. We were thinking of planting a ground cover rather than putting in grass and having to contend with ...