The Best Plant For Reliable Fall Color Isn't Mums Or Marigolds
The traditional flowers aren't your only options for a colorful fall garden. This tough, low-maintenance succulent might be worth giving a try.
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5 Plants To Grow Near Hostas For A Garden That's Nearly Impossible To Kill
These tough companions thrive in the same shady, moist conditions as hostas, making them easy additions for a lush garden that can take a little neglect.
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Plant This Beautiful Ground Cover For Vibrant Fall Color (It's Almost Impossible To Kill)
Fiery fall foliage, blooms that are a hit with pollinators, and a laid-back attitude make this low-growing garden star almost as tough as it is beautiful.
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5 Beautiful Flowering Plants To Grow If You Love Hostas
Love hostas? These five flowering beauties bring plenty of shade-loving charm, from woodland natives and delicate blooms to one surprising sun-lover.
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The Sunny Evergreen Flower That's Almost Impossible To Kill
Brighten up that forgotten shady corner of your landscape with a plant that brings a cheerful pop of yellow while asking for very little in return.
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5 Best Ways To Prevent Garden Weeds That Aren't Traditional Mulch
Weed control doesn’t have to mean traditional mulch. From ground covers to recycled yard waste, these five smart options keep your garden tidy.
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Not Mulch, Not Soil: The Beautiful Plant That Stops Weeds From Taking Over
There's a slow-growing ground cover that quietly fills in bare spots and crowds weeds out. A little patience now will mean far less weeding later.
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Good Bones' Karen E. Laine Warns Against Your Garden's Worst Nightmare
Karen Laine has worked with a lot of gardens, and helping homeowners undo one common mistake is a hassle. Here's what she says you can do to avoid it later.
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HGTV Star John Gidding Reveals The Secret To Boosting Curb Appeal With Plants
HGTV's John Gidding is an expert when it comes to what gives your house that curb appeal. He says there are a few key plants that can transform your property.
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Cover Unsightly Tree Roots With 11 Ground Covers That Make A Gorgeous Living Mulch
One of the best partnerships in the garden could be between your trees and a flowering ground cover, plants that act as a living mulch under shaded canopies.
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The Beautiful Flowering Ground Cover That's Considered An Invasive Species
There's a good reason to avoid this ground cover, even though it's gorgeous and produces lovely purple flowers. It's invasive and will take over your yard.
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Plant This Flowering Ground Cover For Ideal Coverage Under Trees And Shrubs
The bare space underneath trees and shrubs can look unattractive, but a ground cover can help. This Mediterranean flowering perennial may be the perfect fit.
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Hummingbirds Will Flock To The Garden With This Flowering Ground Cover
Hummingbirds tend to prefer tubular, tall flowers. But this flowering ground cover will also attract them, especially if you plant cultivars with red blooms.
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Get Healthier Soil For Spring By Planting This Vegetable In The Fall
One fall gardening task to consider? You can start working your soil now to make it fertile and healthy for spring. This vegetable cover crop can help.
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How To Grow Creeping Phlox From Seed For A Colorful Ground Cover
One of the simplest and most affordable ways to get a creeping phlox ground cover lawn is by planting it from seed. Here's how you can grow it yourself.
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10 Companion Plants That Live Happily Under A Pine Tree
A yard full of pines doesn't have to be a negative. There are over 10 types of plants (including flowers, ferns, and shrubs) that grow well under pine trees.
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Stop Unwanted Weeds With A Flowering Ground Cover That Adds Color To The Garden
Ground covers are the lawn alternative that do it all. Not only will this one help with weed control, but it will make your yard or garden a tad more colorful.
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The Pros And Cons Of Using Periwinkle As A Ground Cover Or Grass Alternative
When it comes to big patches of dirt or difficult growing areas, instead of cultivating weeds or picky lawns, it's good to pick a ground cover. Just be wary!
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Fill In Shady Areas Under A Tree With A Living Mulch That's Low Maintenance
It can be hard to grow plants under the shade of a tree, so most people turn to mulch or leave the space bare. Try growing this easy ground cover instead.
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The Fast-Growing Ground Cover That May Deter Unwanted Visitors From Your Garden
This attractive flowering ground cover serves double duty: Not only will it grow quickly in your yard, but it also releases an aroma that pesky critters hate.
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Creeping Thyme Has An Unexpected Benefit For The Zinnias In Your Garden
It's no wonder that creeping thyme is such a popular ground cover in the garden. What you may not know is that it's also great companion plant to your zinnias.
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15 Ground Covers That Aren't Worth Planting In Your Yard Or Garden And Why
Ground covers can transform a lawn or garden with fast-spreading plants. But before you add one to your yard, you might want to avoid these 15 possible options.
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If You Want To Cover Up Ugly Tree Roots, Try Growing This Pink Ground Cover
Ugly tree roots don't stand a chance if you plant this pretty flowering pink ground cover around the base. The shade-loving perennial is a landscaping dream.
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Wall Germander Is A Perennial That Can Bring Many Benefits To Your Garden
Wall germander should be at the top of your list when considering perennial flowering herbs to plant in your garden. This ground cover has unexpected benefits.
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Give Your Yard A Colorful Upgrade With This Eye-Catching Grass Alternative
Whatever your reasons for wanting to either scale back or eliminate your lawn, finding an alternative can be difficult. Try this eye-catching alternative!
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Creeping Phlox Is The Gorgeous Purple Ground Cover That Butterflies Adore
Imagine a lawn full of gorgeous purple flowers. Good news: with creeping phlox as a ground cover, your dream can come true. But butterflies will love it, too.
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The Low-Maintenance Ground Cover That'll Solve Your Ugly Tree Root Problem
If you see unattractive tree roots all around your yard, there's an easy solution to fix this ugly issue. Best of all, it's a low-maintenance ground cover, too.
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