Not all areas of your yard are conducive to a grassy lawn, and that’s where ground cover comes in. Defined as a grouping of usually low-growing plants that spread over an entire area, ground cover ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even ...

Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) has become one of nature's most effective solutions for creating a lush, weed-resistant ground cover for your lawn. This perennial herb creates a dense mat of foliage ...

If you have been considering adding ground covers to your landscape, now through March is an excellent time to plant them. Planting early will provide ground covers with a chance to become somewhat ...

Planting under trees can often be challenging. While we might enjoy having established trees in our yards that provide ...

Evergreen ground covers can be just the thing you need for those difficult spots or areas where you want something special in the garden. There are many ground covers that are attractive all winter ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

To prevent weed spread and enjoy an attractive greenery covering, try an easy-to-grow drought-tolerant ground cover. Turf grass, or zoysia, does not grow very well in dry soil, but most types of weeds ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...

Ferns and hostas love shady, damp gardens, so finding a flowering ground cover partner is tricky. This sweet little plant ...

Question: I have trouble growing a lawn under large trees. Part of the area has a fairly steep slope. Is there a grass or other ground cover that I can grow in this area? Answer: There are several ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...