Ground covers — low-growing plants that mat, sprawl, trail, or clump on the ground — play a valuable role in the landscape. They fill in gaps in flower beds, adding color, texture, and depth.

For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun but do their best in partial to full shade. Some varieties, such as P.

One of my main pandemic projects last summer was to rejuvenate a large bed in our backyard. The place had been neglected for a number of years, so the weeds and brush had a good head start, and it ...

If shade covers the yard, there are a few plants that can help add some color. Barbara Robertson says the first thing to do is analyze the yard. "Yards evolve over time," she says. "Trees get bigger ...

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TOLEDO, Ohio — Knowing which plants are best for different areas of your yard can be a little overwhelming. Go 419 Host Malena Caruso got some advice from the experts at Nature’s Corner about which ...

Ashade garden's success often can be traced to the proper placement of its plants. Too much sun at the wrong time of day or not enough shade or sun during other hours can lead to struggling or dead ...