Gingers produce thick, fleshy stems that grow at or just below the soil. With a good, thick mulch of leaves or pine straw, ...

A wonderful group of plants called gingers thrive in the heat and delight us with bold foliage and attractive flowers.

If you're tired of your boring lawn, try a mulch backyard instead of a grass one! If mulch isn't your speed, we've got other options too. Grass backyards may be the most common option but they’re far ...

Ferns thrive in moist, well-drained soil, and while some prefer full sun, most require a shady spot. As a ground cover, their ...

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 ...

If you're looking for an alternative to grass for your yard, this hardy ground cover doubles as a stunning grass lawn substitute. Check it out.

Mothballs, essential oils, products that vibrate the ground and other items have been used to deter snakes. But their efficacy has been questioned.

Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of how pine straw affects soil pH.

'The Fawn' rose is a small shrub with a spreading habit and attractive flowers. It will make an excellent ground cover for those tight spots in your yard.

This fast-growing ground cover forms nice dense clumps with a spread of around 16 inches. Better still, the gorgeous blooms are a pollinator magnet, making this another fast-growing ground cover ...

Door-to-door pine straw scam targeting older adults in Mississippi community ...