In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-lying plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than ...

Nature does fast-growing ground cover plants very well. Look at any large area of woodland, rainforest, open country or dry terrain and you will see colonies of plants at your feet. They often form ...

While they often fade into the background of your gardenscape, ground cover plants are actually a star feature in any yard. These often low-maintenance plants offer several benefits, including ...

Ground covers serve several functions in the yard and garden — bare-spot coverage, weed suppression, erosion control — but it's a real bonus when a ground cover can substitute for turfgrass lawn by ...

They’re not the tallest plants in the forest, the brightest nor the showiest, yet groups of tiny ground covers still stop Elyse Jurgen on hikes. She snapped a photo in Lancaster County Park of a mix ...

Keeping up with a traditional lawn can feel like a never-ending chore. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on yard work without sacrificing a lush, green look, ground covers might be just what you ...

As you no doubt noticed, many of our native plants have yellow flowers. However, a bit of variety can be pleasing to the eye. Introducing white flowering plants into your color scheme can add variety, ...