Keeping weeds from taking over isn't easy. Instead of using chemicals, grow sweet woodruff, a gorgeous ground cover that ...

Creeping Jenny is an aggressive grower, but that doesn't mean you can't grow it with companions to add more interest in your ...

If you are in the market for ground cover plants, try any of these low-growing, flowers for shade, sun, or drought resistance ...

From phlox to ginger to starry campion, there are multiple options for rain tolerant ground covers that can benefit your ...

Wild geranium (Geranium maculatum) is a native, clump-forming perennial occurring in woodlands. Five-petaled, saucer-shaped ...

Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your choice, too. For example, certain ground covers tolerate foot ...

Creeping mazus (Mazus reptans) is a deer-resistant ground cover that flourishes when planted on a slope. It produces vibrant green leaves that give way to white, purple, or pink tubular flowers in ...

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

From the Ground Up: Two random flower picks are keepers Angelonia and Lemon Gem marigolds are too lovely to resist. Marigold variety “Lemon Gem” is a keeper. (Photo by Pam Baxter) By Pam Baxter ...

“One of my favorite yellow flowers to incorporate for instant brightness and appeal is the Coreopsis, often called tickseed,” says McLeod. “It’s a hardy perennial that thrives in full sun and can ...