Ground covers are a top choice as turf alternatives for many homeowners. Like grass, they grow close to the ground. But unlike grass, they don’t need to be mowed. Ground covers give you a lot of other ...

In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-lying plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than ...

If you have a standard lawn of grass outside your home, you may have had occasion to wonder if our ancestors were crazy. How in the world did grass become the de facto ground covering? Grass is a pain ...

Question: One side of my front yard, between my driveway and the neighbor's lawn, is a narrow and steep slope that is 15 yards long and two to three yards wide. It is very difficult to mow, so I would ...

Question. A low-growing yellow flowering plant is being used in medians and similar areas. Can it be used as a home lawn? Answer: Motorists and homeowners can enjoy the attractive yellow flowers of ...

To prevent weed spread and enjoy an attractive greenery covering, try an easy-to-grow drought-tolerant ground cover. Turf grass, or zoysia, does not grow very well in dry soil, but most types of weeds ...

Judging from recent questions, you know that we are heading into fall planting time. QOne side of my front yard, between my driveway and the neighbor's lawn, is a narrow and steep slope that is 15 ...