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 ...

While turf plays an important role in many gardens, lawns are not always necessary or practical for large areas of the landscape. Alternative options abound for covering the soil, stabilizing slopes, ...

Horticulture, gardening and landscape design experts share the best low-maintenance ground covers to replace turf grass ...

Ground covers can be a lifesaver for bringing color to your gardens and suppressing and outcompeting weeds. Opting for native ground covers that appeal to your local pollinators and birds is even ...

One of the best things about writing these articles is the feedback I have received from readers and fellow gardeners. Many of you have reached out with questions, comments, or simply invitations to ...

Ground covers are used to blanket bare soil and act to suppress weeds. They may be nearly flat to knee-high; they may have attractive foliage or pretty flowers. The magazine “Pacific Horticulture” ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one ...

Many people believe that nothing adds to the visual appeal of a home quite like a well-planned and maintained landscape, no matter the size. Less-than-ideal landscaping or a lack of attention can turn ...