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I Shrunk My Lawn To Grow These 6 Must-Have Ground Covers – They're Low Maintenance & So Much Prettier Than Grass
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.
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18 Trees, Flowers and Plants for a Fire-Resistant Yard That’s Anything but Boring
Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...
What to know about the invasive purple flower that’s taking over Minnesota yards
With bell-shaped purple blooms, creeping bellflower is pretty, but it chokes out wanted plants — and it’s all over the place in Minnesota.