Flowers of miniature Thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Minor') as ground cover in a gravel garden. - Fotolinchen/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it's the hottest ...

No one wants to spend their free time pulling weeds, which is why we love growing ground covers. This option isn't just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A field of golden ragwort booms under trees. - Kelly vanDellen/Shutterstock Golden ragwort (Packera aurea) is a great ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is an evergreen ground cover that spreads low and stays compact, growing just 2 to 3 inches tall and 3 to 12 inches wide. Its tiny leaves create a dense, soft mat that ...