The best part of this ground cover? The stunning flowers. This grass alternative produces purple blooms in spring, attracting wildlife while providing beauty.

A longtime gardener reveals the 6 ground cover plants she used to shrink her lawn. Find out why these low-growers are absolute must-haves.

Liriope is a flowering ground cover. (Howard Garrett) Liriope, aka monkey grass and lilyturf, is an evergreen ground cover for sun or shade. Its grasslike clumps spread by underground stems to ...

No worry / Drought-resistant ground covers, ornamental grasses and dry-garden flowers can replace thirsty lawns By Sandra Gorry , Special to The Chronicle July 23, 2003 ...

Starved for sun, the grass is thin and patchy. The problem is that most popular lawn grasses are full-sun plants, according to Doris Taylor, Plant Clinic manager at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

An alternative to a traditional lawn, ground covers provide a low-maintenance alternative that is beneficial to wildlife and a highly attractive landscape addition.

The ultimate ground cover! It’s not just the shade — the roots of tall trees are going to compete with any turf grass for food and water. The roots will win.