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.

A wonderful group of plants called gingers thrive in the heat and delight us with bold foliage and attractive flowers.

Since Tom Lounsbury has primarily been a woodsy-type deer hunter, figuring out how to hunt deer each fall in a grassy ...

Ground covers can do more than just keep weeds at bay - with the right pick, you'll also notice many more birds and pollinators stopping by.

Oregano is a versatile and useful perennial herb. It’s easy to grow and spreads into an attractive, semi-evergreen ground cover. Beyond its culinary virtues, oregano has other qualities that make ...

Ground cover plants are a type of plant that’s naturally low-growing, meaning they spread out rather than growing up, to create a pretty carpet of leaves and flowers across your garden. The idea is ...

A dense, evergreen ground cover, Isotoma 'White Star Creeper' (Isotoma fluviatilis alba 'White Star Creeper'), is a charming plant with petite, star-shaped white flowers.

Fiona recommends it for ground cover, highlighting how it's practically a no-care plant, evergreen, and can be planted in a variety of locations within the garden. Aubrieta prefers well-drained, ...

Ground covers that sprout bright pink, blue, or white flowers will add a colorful accent to your hardscaping; grassy, evergreen foliage injects year-round texture into these high-traffic areas.

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best low-maintenance ground covers for gardens.

Moreover, Massachusetts kinnikinnick covers ground quickly, spreading nearly 15 feet across by maturity, although you can accelerate this process by planting them closer. If you're looking for ...