Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

Strips of grass separate wide plantings of ground cover plants - Doradalton/Getty Images Grass lawns aren't just one of the most popular ground covers; they're also one of the highest-maintenance ...

The most widely planted ground cover in the world is—to no one's surprise—the lawn. But there are very good reasons why you might want something other than grass to carpet the ground. Maybe you hate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close up of pachysandra near a paver walk - Klymenko Mariia/Shutterstock Ground covers offer some amazing perks that make them a ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Base of a large tree with exposed roots. - Babariba/Shutterstock Do you have an area in your yard with trees that's difficult to ...

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 ...