American robin foraging in green ground cover - Travis Potter/Shutterstock Having your own yard means you don't have to trek to a park or trail to see a variety of species of birds. That said, your ...

Add some color and texture to your outdoor space with creeping phlox – a versatile, low-growing plant that provides vibrant ...

Not all hope is lost. There are ground covers that can handle drought and neglect without sacrificing beauty. We've picked 16 of our all-time favorite, stunning, drought-tolerant ground covers that ...

Ground covers are great for blocking weeds, protecting the soil, filling your space, and much more. And, luckily, there are ...

Looking to quickly fill in empty spaces in your garden? Learn about the best fast-growing ground cover plants, according to ...

Some sedums boast profuse fall blooms that bees and butterflies can't resist, and this low-growing cultivar with attractive ...

Five things to do in the garden: 1. Plant a Spanish shawl. There is no ground cover more captivatingly beautiful than Spanish shawl (Centradenia floribunda). I first saw it in a nursery on a cart of ...

They delight the eyes, feet, and nose—and even the garden soil: Fragrant and flowering ground covers quickly form a dense, ...

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 ...

A: We love that you are asking about the “best option,” because there are many good options but many options that are not worth the hard work and money to plant in your landscape. We all desire ...

Clay soil can pose challenges for many gardeners, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for a lackluster landscape. If you have clayey soils, adding one or more of these ground cover plants for ...