A: I’ve received many questions recently about ground covers. Which are good for sun? Which are good for shade? Which are fast-growing? What is best for a slope? Not knowing how much sun (but assuming ...

Ground cover plants that thrive on neglect are invaluable. They save time, suppress weeds and keep soil shaded and cool. In every garden I’ve worked in, from large Italian estates to compact city ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Ecologist Christy Brigham stands amid willows hemming Medea Creek in the ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › As The New Sunset Western Garden Book, edited by Kathleen Norris Brenzel, notes, “Lawn ...

There’s a spot at The Farm where Vinca minor has been growing happily for at least 14 years, nestled in dappled light in the shade of some trees. I’ve watched it grow, walked over it and wondered why ...

Spring is in the swing of it and the happy blooming ground covers are really showing off. When I worked in a garden center, there seemed to be two early blooming ground covers that were highly sought ...

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, ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one ...