"Ground cover" must surely be the most lukewarm label we apply to some genuinely lovely and useful plants. It's like calling your (also lovely and useful) spouse "the dishwasher." Many ground covers ...

A popular choice for areas in your lawn, turf grass provides an attractive and durable surface for areas that receive a lot of use in your yard, but can also require a lot of upkeep. An alternative to ...

Sometimes lawn grass declines. Maybe you picked the wrong lawn grass for the site. Maybe you incorrectly managed the lawn grass you have. Maybe trees are winning the battle with the lawn. Maybe the ...

Whatever your views on global warming and climate change, there’s one thing on which we can agree: Water shortage is likely to be a problem in the future. In Central Texas, where rain is seldom ...

If you're tired of trying to keep your lawn looking lush, or your weekends are filled with family activities, and you just don't have time to give your turf the care that it needs, you might be ...

Ground covers are a popular alternative to lawn grasses. They require far less maintenance (mowing, watering, fertilizing) than grass and are an important part of sustainable landscaping. Ground ...

With a little planning and a few hours of yardwork, you can subtract the amount of yardage that needs to be mowed. In the process, you’ll create a yard that is more attractive, and may reduce the ...

It’s tempting to look into substitutes for the traditional grass lawn. However, even alternatives require work, at least until they’re established. April is typically the best month in our region to ...

If you're thinking about replacing your lawn with a gorgeous ground cover, first you'll need to kill all your grass. Prepare ...

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