Often described as “low maintenance” or “hardy,” these plants are simply ones that are near-impossible to kill. They are ...

Good ground cover plants block weeds from receiving the growing conditions they need to survive, effectively smothering them. Here are 12 of them you can try.

Ground covers, perennials, shrubs or even a slender tree would be easier to care for and could add color, texture and ...

John Allen has an addiction, and he readily admits it. He can’t live without cycads. He has planted dozens of varieties of ...

We love our home in Colorado, with one massive caveat. The occupants of three neighboring houses can peer directly into our ...

The park is an officially designated International Dark Sky Park, one of the few places in Southern California where light pollution doesn’t ruin the celestial show. On clear nights, the Milky Way ...

Microclover is a standout low-maintenance ground cover that naturally suppresses weeds, thrives in various conditions, and even boosts soil health. Other ground covers like pachysandra, periwinkle ...

The Clark Art Institute celebrates the opening of its newest sculpture exhibition, "Ground/work 2025," with a free walking ...

Siberian bugloss thrives in shady areas, spreads easily, and features large, showy leaves that make it perfect to act as a ...

Eagle Valley Land Trust, the town of Avon and Eagle Valley Wildland are teaming up to study the impacts of fire mitigation on biodiversity in the West Avon Preserve.

Salal is a beautiful ground cover that attracts birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. It's native to the US and thrives in a range of areas.