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 ...

Groundcovers may be the most underrated category of plants out there. These low growing perennials may not be as flashy as a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Picking plants that naturally flourish in your climate and weather conditions helps you to create an easy-to-maintain and lively garden. If you are lucky enough to live somewhere warm, opting for ...

Questions: I want to plant some type of hardy/durable ground cover that will be green all year round and won't require much in the way of maintenance. Answer: Ground covers are defined as plants that ...

Ever look around your yard and feel like something is missing? Sometimes, it’s just the right perennial that can make all the ...

In landscaping, ground covers are a wonderful tool that are often chosen for aesthetic reasons. These plantings can be used to introduce a new color to an area that needs a lift or to introduce a ...

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University scientists are developing new approaches to cover crops that incorporate perennial groundcovers, a development that could break down barriers keeping farmers from ...

Unlike those planted in the ground, potted perennials are more susceptible to harsh winter conditions because they have less ...

I plan to plant more perennial flowers this spring so I don’t have to replant every year. Could you share with us some of your favorite perennial flowers? How do they bloom in comparison to annuals?

“Grass has started growing in a couple of my ground-cover plantings and in some sections of my perennial border. Some of the perennials with grass growing in and around them are lady’s mantle and ...