Ground cover plants shouldn't be overlooked when planning a backyard. By covering patches of bare soil, they help bring a space together, creating a tapestry of textures and colors, all while keeping ...

Ponysfoot (Dichondra spp.) is a versatile problem-solver in the world of landscape design, adding beauty between patio pavers and suppressing weeds as a ground cover. Silver ponysfoot (Dichondra ...

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...

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 ...

If you're looking for the perfect ground cover for year-round color in your garden, it's hard to beat sedum, also known as stonecrop. A standout hybrid in the 300-species Sedum genus is Sedum fine ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ground cover plants are a great addition to any garden, providing beautiful foliage and even choking out unwanted weeds. A plant qualifies as ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...