Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

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Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

It's probably no surprise to learn that we love ground covers because they offer the promise of effortless, low-maintenance beauty on spots that are otherwise bare eye sores. But let's be real -- not ...

How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...

Massed ground covers reduce soil erosion and serve as a transition between turfs and shrubs. They offer variety in texture and color while softening large areas of hardscape such as driveways, decks ...

Zones 3-7. The shade-loving ground covers often have the ability to compete successfully with the roots of trees for the available supply of nutrients and moisture. They are often a wonderful addition ...

A good ground cover can be a landscaper's best friend, but despite being a relatively simple family of plants, there still can be some confusion and misunderstanding. This seems like a good time to ...