Cold-hardy ground covers to plant for winter that aren't evergreens can keep a landscape thriving even in the coldest months. These low-growing plants do more than add seasonal interest, they also ...

Gardeners searching for a hardy, low-maintenance ground cover that prevents bare spots while still adding beauty will enjoy the appearance and ease of this perennial, which forms a dense mat of ...

A lovely landscaped garden with paving stones, different plants and bark mulch - Brebca/Getty Images If you're on the lookout for a new ground cover to add to your recently established flower beds and ...

While mulch is a great resource in both reducing weeds and keeping your trees healthy, don’t overlook the usefulness of ...

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 ...

If you want plants that will survive under harsh conditions without much attention, look at landscaping around commercial and governmental buildings, highway roadsides, and medians. These landscapes, ...

Laura Kessinger / For The BulletinBishops weed. Every yard presents both challenges and opportunities when it comes to plant selection. Beneath the canopy of trees and shadows of shrubs, in front of ...