Swarm of orange butterflies against blue sky - Robert Landau/Getty Images Sedum is a stunning workhorse of a succulent that doesn't just beautify your gardens. It can often also attract butterflies ...

Trying to choose the best types of sedums for sustainable gardening is enough to make you feel like a kid in a candy shop. Whether sprawled like carpets of color amidst rocks or bobbling delicately ...

Sedum plants are one of Martha’s favorite low-maintenance yet elegant additions to her garden. They can be used throughout the garden in many different forms, including pots, flower beds, as a ground ...

Despite all the attention that succulents have received during this record-breaking dry spell, an eco-conscious gardener could shout “Sedum!” with all his might and still be met with a collective ...

If you're looking for the perfect ground cover for year-round color in your garden, it's hard to beat sedum, also known as stonecrop. A standout hybrid in the 300-species Sedum genus is Sedum fine ...

With varieties native to North America, tolerance to frigid temperatures down to minus 40 degrees F, and nearly 500 species described, this plant subverts all expectations of a succulent. Also known ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

A: I’ve received many questions recently about ground covers. Which are good for sun? Which are good for shade? Which are fast-growing? What is best for a slope? Not knowing how much sun (but assuming ...

I have two problem areas in my lawn. The grass is thin and grows poorly under a large tree. I also have a sloping area that is difficult to mow. What could I grow in these two areas that would be ...