Ground cover plants shouldn't be overlooked when planning a backyard. By covering patches of bare soil, they help bring a space together, creating a tapestry of textures and colors, all while keeping ...

Ponysfoot (Dichondra spp.) is a versatile problem-solver in the world of landscape design, adding beauty between patio pavers and suppressing weeds as a ground cover. Silver ponysfoot (Dichondra ...

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 ...

They’re not the tallest plants in the forest, the brightest nor the showiest, yet groups of tiny ground covers still stop Elyse Jurgen on hikes. She snapped a photo in Lancaster County Park of a mix ...

As the weather cools and autumn rains break the late summer dry spell, gardeners can once again start planting in the garden. While fall is a wonderful time to plant perennials and deciduous shrubs, ...

Healthy annuals can stay in the ground to boost soil and prevent erosion. Remove any diseased plants to avoid pests and issues next year. Prep now by moving pots, taking cuttings, and mulching for a ...