Cleverly selecting plants for your garden means you can benefit from both their visual beauty and delicious homegrown ...

Ground covers serve a functional purpose, but that doesn't mean they can't have an aesthetic one, too. Consider these plants ...

Some plants do best when given a winter respite before their first bloom. Plant these perennials in the fall for a ...

Ceanothus' size spans from low-growing ground cover to compact bushy plants to tall shrubs that can be pruned to a treelike effect. The dark green leaves are glossy and vary in size from 1/2 inch ...

Want fast growth and pollinator appeal in one plant? These thyme varieties bring beauty, resilience, and eco-friendly ...

Barren strawberry: This Michigan hardy ground cover forms mats of strawberrylike evergreen foliage with glossy, bright green leaves and yellow flowers.

I created a long bed for flowers that is 6 feet wide I would like to plant mostly perennial flowers. Could you give me suggestions of flower varieties so I can have color from spring through fall? If ...

Ground cover plants are often underappreciated but could be the salvation for many a less handsome spot in your garden. Forget dreary cotoneasters on roundabouts and car parks and think instead ...

Many people love perennial geraniums, yet don’t think to use them as ground covers. The truth is, they are attractive and surprisingly tough for a full-sun or part-shade planting bed.