Grass might be the ultimate walkable ground cover plant, but even traditional lawns will wear out with too much foot traffic. Think about those brown play areas in your backyard, or how permissive ...

Golden ragwort (Packera aurea) is a great shade-tolerant ground cover you can grow in winter. It's cold hardy in zones 3 through 8. It spreads out quickly by rhizomes to form a dense mat, just like ...

Getting to know underrated ground cover plants can prove a real game changer for your yard. Every plot has those less-than-lovely, tricky areas, that could do with greening up, but often we have to ...

Earlier in spring, I discussed new gardeners and gardens. I also wrote about the use of self-seeding annuals, which can help new gardeners as they learn this hobby. Here, I will make some suggestions ...

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 ...

Kristyn Greenfield likes to plant two or three kinds of groundcovers, mixing colors and textures, and plant other perennials between them so the groundcovers don’t end up eventually growing together.

Gardens are a playground of color, texture, and life—but some of the most stunning plants can be little tricksters. Groundcovers are often adored for their lush carpets of green, bright blooms, or the ...

“No Mow May,” a movement that encourages homeowners to let their grass grow in May to create habitat and forage for early season pollinators and to help the environment, is right around the corner. It ...