I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

With the summer fires soon to be in full effect, disaster management efforts must be in place. By adding fire-scaping ground covers, you are alleviating the wildfire problems.

Sedums are known for being a low-maintenance ground cover, and it's true -- but a little extra winter care can help protect ...

As temperatures drop, now is a good time to bring those precious plants inside but also consider how you can best use your ...

Ground covers are generally considered low maintenance, but there are some basic rules you'll want to follow for thriving ...

Ground cover plants are essential for creating a lush, low-maintenance garden that keeps weeds at bay. Choosing the right ground covers can help fill your space with beauty and texture while reducing ...

Effectively suppress stubborn weeds with this unique berried ground cover. Not only does it provide beautiful foliage and ...

So why not try a similar strategy—and save a little money while you’re at it—by bringing your favorite cold-tender plants ...

There are still things you can do to prepare your lawns and gardens to manage the winter and emerge healthier next spring.

November is the last chance to get your garden and yard systems set for winter and the possible freezes, and it's the last chance to prune, to clear, to plant, and to spray. Here are all the gardening ...

Indigenous land management in southeastern Australia halved forest shrub cover 6,000 years ago, reducing high-intensity ...

Luckily, there are ground cover plants that keep the party going well into fall, giving one last burst of color before being buried in the snow. We've rounded up 11 breathtaking landscape plants, from ...