Looking to quickly fill in empty spaces in your garden? Learn about the best fast-growing ground cover plants, according to ...

Finding ground cover that will thrive in shady spots can be a struggle, but this fragrant floral choice is the perfect ...

As water conservation becomes increasingly urgent across Colorado, landscaping trends are evolving to prioritize ...

While the eastern part of Kansas is not experiencing the aquifer water level issues that western Kansas is currently experiencing, the aquifers Abilene pulls water from are not at healthy ...

Ground covers also cut down on water evaporation by shading bare ground—which I can attest to as a former water conservation professional. Mowing a ground cover usually ruins it, so tuck away your ...

Ground covers suppress weeds, retain moisture better than grass, and are generally easy to maintain—if they're drought-tolerant, even better. Some ground covers can be planted anytime ...

This grass-like, evergreen plant is often used to edge paths, stabilize slopes, and fill areas where not much else will grow. You can also plant it as a lawn alternative. Creeping juniper is a North ...

tall), and what would be a couple of the best groundcovers? I’d prefer plants that are relatively drought tolerant. Dear Reader: I can’t wait to see what I’ve written! I live the same dream ...

If you're looking for a fast-spreading, attractive ground cover to replace your lawn, ditch the invasive creeping Jenny and opt for creeping Mazus (Mazus miquelii, formerly Mazus reptans), instead.

Once established, it needs well-drained soil, full sun, minimal fertilizing, and is drought-tolerant ... is a fast-growing ground cover known for its vibrant foliage and blue flower spikes in spring.

The plant started out as a forage crop and was later introduced as a residential ground cover that can be used for lawns. Landscape varieties are low growing, drought tolerant and need little ...