"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the garden, fast-growing ground covers still deliver a dual purpose. They help tame weeds, retain soil ...

If you love seeing local butterfly species and hummingbirds visit your flowering plants or feeders, there's an easy way to make sure your garden is even more appealing to them. If you plant a mix of ...

A bare patch of soil rarely stays bare for long. Weeds move in, moisture escapes, and borders can look unfinished even when the rest of the garden is thriving. Ground cover plants solve several of ...