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.

10 Best Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plants. Story by Mikayla Borchert • 3mo. Ajuga Ground Cover. A juga, also known as carpet bugleweed, is a gorgeous ground cover plant.

Either way, these ground cover plants are sure to help solve your landscaping woes! These Low-Maintenance Ground Cover Plants Will Protect Your Lawn Skip to main content ...

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

I got a real treasure in the mail the other day ― a copy of "Groundcover Revolution: How to use sustainable, low-maintenance, low-water ground covers to replace your turf" by Kathy Jentz (Cool ...

The ubiquitous ground cover isn't the only option for problem spots or low-growing greenery in the yard. ... Replacing turf with ground covers creates an almost no-maintenance lawn.

Ground cover provides an increasingly popular alternative that can add beauty and interest to home landscapes. Planting areas with ground cover creates an effect that is impossible to create with ...

Let's Grow: Ground cover plants save maintenance. Steve Boehme. Correspondent. Weeding and mulching are the two most time-consuming and expensive maintenance steps for most landscape beds, ...

If you're looking for a stunning ground cover with vibrant colors, look no further than cranesbill geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum).Its Latin name translates to "large root," and it spreads via an ...

"Covering Ground: Unexpected Ideas for Landscaping with Colorful, Low-Maintenance Ground Covers." By Barbara W. Ellis (Storey Publishing, 2007).

As with any planting decision, match the plant to the site. Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your ...