Your future garden will thank you for planting safe alternatives to these potentially invasive species ...

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...

Ground covers are usually described as low-growing evergreen plants that form a tight mat. The problem with this narrow description is that there are few applications for this type of covering in ...

To prevent weed spread and enjoy an attractive greenery covering, try an easy-to-grow drought-tolerant ground cover. Turf grass, or zoysia, does not grow very well in dry soil, but most types of weeds ...

When a grass lawn is not suitable or preferable for your garden, a groundcover is often a good choice. Groundcovers protect the soil, prevent erosion on a slope, and discourage weeds from taking hold ...

There are those who like to see soil between their plants, and others that seem compelled to fill in every inch of their landscape. Each method is fine, but using both strategies can work even better.

“Grass has started growing in a couple of my ground-cover plantings and in some sections of my perennial border. Some of the perennials with grass growing in and around them are lady’s mantle and ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

“I am seeing grass growing in my garden beds with perennials and groundcovers and am finding it frustrating to get rid of it. The grass may have gotten a start in my beds after I seeded my lawn last ...

There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out unwanted weeds, while others help fill in patchy areas where grass won't grow.