While Southern winters are mild, they can turn blistering cold at the snap of a finger. We came up with a list of hardy groundcovers that will survive harsh winters in the South.

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 ...

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. During autumn and winter, our borders can look a little uninspiring and patchy. To combat this, you can fill them with evergreen ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Want to spend less time pulling weeds next spring? Planting ground cover now can help keep them at bay. These hardy plants spread across bare soil, making it harder for weeds to take hold – a natural, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local ...

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 ...