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 ...

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best ...

Clay soil can pose challenges for many gardeners, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a lackluster landscape. If you ...

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 ...

Ground covers are heroes in the garden—they prevent weeds, control erosion, and protect the roots of neighboring plants. Plus, these low-maintenance plants are often grown as a sustainable alternative ...

Golden ragwort (Packera aurea) is a great shade-tolerant ground cover you can grow in winter. It's cold hardy in zones 3 through 8. It spreads out quickly by rhizomes to form a dense mat, just like ...

Steep slopes present a challenge in the garden, both in the initial planning stages and in relation to ongoing maintenance. Ground covers offer an excellent solution. These plants grow densely and ...

Hydrangeas dazzle with their abundant blooms — but the ground beneath them often stays bare and unappealing. With the right ...

QUESTION: I have attached a photo of a plant my neighbor has in her yard. It was already planted when she moved here, so we don’t know what it is, but we love it. It almost looks like giant ...

Frogfruit, a native Florida ground cover with a whimsical name, is a host plant to three different types of butterflies, says ...

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