For those who want to create a landscape full of native plants, finding the right groundcover can be a challenge. This vine is helpful for humans and wildlife.

But before you plant so much as a single ground cover, be aware of some of the more invasive species such as English ivy and Vinca minor (periwinkle), Bettin said.. They are invasive plants ...

Avoid These Ground Covers in the Garden Ivy (Hedera helix) Ivy is a very popular garden plant, used as both a ground cover and a climbing plant. It tolerates drought and shade well but also grows ...

Hardy ivy is an excellent evergreen ground cover that is quick to establish itself. The three main varieties of hardy ivy you will find sold are Baltic, thorndale and English ivy.

Ivy as an ornamental vine goes back to early Greek and Roman civilization. It is also one of the few plants to find its way into not one but two Christmas carols. In my native Holland, where it gro… ...

Ivy does cover ground -- too well, in fact. Here are some alternative ground covers, as well as tips on how to eradicate it, and how to live with it if you must.

Persian ivy is a wonderful evergreen ground cover for shady areas. It's just as cold-tolerant as English ivy but less susceptible to diseases. It's also more drought-tolerant than English ivy, ...

English ivy may be beautiful, but it's invasive and can pose issues for both you and your garden. This cheery ground cover is the ideal alternative.

Q.: Thanks for your advice a few weeks ago about protecting plants against freezing. My particular question is about ground cover - ivy, myrtle, euonymus and pachysandra. What is the best way to ...

Don't you just love those photos of an old English village with ivy creeping up the side of the cottages? It is all so picturesque and back in the day ...