Pachysandra is a popular ground cover, but is it the right choice for your garden? Here's a look at the best grass ...

While creeping thyme makes an attractive ground cover plant, it is not the right plant for covering the soil beneath a shade ...

One homeowner saw an opportunity to plant a native lawn and seized it when their plumber had to dig up his front yard.

There are a few benefits to sloped yards, They offer great water drainage and some pretty amazing views. However, the ...

Shallow-rooted, vining plants, like creeping thyme, can be vulnerable to frost damage in winter. Here's how you can protect yours from freezing temperatures.

Gardeners are being warned not to remove autumnal leaves from their lawns because their “business is far from over”. According to ecological writer Alys Fowler, they are “called leaves for ...

These hardworking landscape plants make gorgeous ground covers, whether you want to fill in gaps or replace turf grass ...

As fall brings cooler temperatures and shorter days, naturally, your lawn care needs shift—but don't give up on it as early as you want! There's actually a perfect window in the fall when you ...

that evolved solely to wreak havoc in our lawns, gardens and landscapes? A “weed” is commonly defined as any plant growing where we don’t want it. Creeping Charlie, which now fits the weed ...

Ground ivy grows extensively in the wild throughout the UK and has many common names, including creeping Charlie ... the potential become invasive amongst other border plants or in lawns. Grow ground ...

Once a symbol of status and wealth, traditional turf lawns are being replaced by some homeowners seeking increased biodiversity and decreased maintenance. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by ...