Q: What groundcovers can I plant in a semi-shady area? Is there anything that will bloom? A: Unless the shade is extremely dense, there are flowering groundcovers of different heights to consider. Low ...

Groundcovers are the answer for low maintenance gardening. Most are tough, water wise and need very little care once established. What distinguishes groundcovers is that they are generally low growing ...

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If you want to create a thriving, low-maintenance garden, ground covers are the way to go. These plants help out by suppressing weeds and controlling erosion, but many ground covers are also really ...

Groundcover plants add texture and color as well as a sense of continuity to the garden. For added value, why not consider a groundcover that adds fragrance too? The following groundcovers will make a ...

* What it is: Candytuft is one of the showiest short, spreading groundcovers when it's blooming with its snow-white dainty flowers for about three weeks in April. Dark-green, small-leafed foliage can ...

Houttuynia is a pretty perennial ground cover that has yellow, rosy and red foliage in full sun. It needs to be contained, as it spreads aggressively.(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Ground ...

I know that mowing the lawn may not be your favorite activity. But mowing the lawn regularly and correctly is an important step in maintaining a healthy lawn. You’ve probably invested a lot of time ...

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Groundcovers are no longer the wave of the future. They are here to stay! Even die-hard "lawn-lovers" are becoming convinced the practical use of groundcovers may be the best way to plan the most ...