Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kristyn Greenfield likes to plant two or three kinds of groundcovers, mixing colors and textures, and plant other perennials ...

Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.0-8.0) This grasslike groundcover has it all: evergreen foliage, fragrant blooms, drought ...

Southern shield fern This deciduous native fern is tall -- it grows up to 4 feet with 1-foot wide fronds. This fern will tolerate more sun than most ferns, if moisture levels are adequate. Cut it back ...

Shade presents a challenge for many gardeners. Such a situation can also provide an opportunity to grow a new plant. Groundcovers for a shady area create a surface cover that will keep down weeds but ...

Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

When a grass lawn is not suitable or preferable for your garden, a groundcover is often a good choice. Groundcovers protect the soil, prevent erosion on a slope, and discourage weeds from taking hold ...

There are good reasons to use a groundcover instead of lawn grass. Among the issues are that if you select the right groundcovers, they are more shade tolerant than any of our lawn grasses.

These drought-tolerant ground covers for sun and shade demand little care or watering. We've compiled a list of the best ...

Many landscapes have problem spots where nothing grows well or looks attractive, such as the area below a large tree with a dense leaf canopy. The area beneath a tree receives relatively little light.

Mulching is one practice that reduces problems and thus saves yard work time. Mulching gardens and landscape plantings helps ...