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 ...

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, ...

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 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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Invasive Ground Covers The 4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area provides this list of plants that you shouldn't share and should eradicate in your garden -- or, at least, keep under control ...

Spreading lantanas make a good ground cover for full sun. 'New Gold' lantana can spread to 6 feet in diameter from a 1-gallon plant in one growing season. It blooms in six-week cycles all summer ...