Not all nature-loving hippies are peacemakers, at least not when it comes to manicured lawns. Murderous pleas to “kill your lawn” implore suburbanites to ditch the pitch and plant native instead. This ...

Because intense rain, wind and heat can drain away valuable topsoil, one way to increase soil health is to cover it, according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. To keep your soil ...

Selecting native plants and groundcovers to replace turfgrass provides a low-maintenance, low-cost alternative to traditional lawns and reflects good neighborhood stewardship of land and water.

Two eastern natives that fill that bill are ones that aren’t on many radars: golden ragwort (a.k.a. “golden groundsel”) and ...

Native over invasive: Small-Lorenz urges replacing invasive groundcovers like English ivy with native species that better support pollinators and local ecosystems. Eight top picks: Recommended plants ...

While turf plays an important role in many gardens, lawns are not always necessary or practical for large areas of the landscape. Alternative options abound for covering the soil, stabilizing slopes, ...

One of the best things about writing these articles is the feedback I have received from readers and fellow gardeners. Many of you have reached out with questions, comments, or simply invitations to ...

Ground covers can be a lifesaver for bringing color to your gardens and suppressing and outcompeting weeds. Opting for native ground covers that appeal to your local pollinators and birds is even ...

What native evergreen can be used as a groundcover under a tall tree? Many of our low-growing native plants are not evergreen ...

Groundcovers that spread across open areas and subdue weeds are even more effective if they are native to the area. Those that grow naturally west of the Cascade mountains work great in local home ...

From creeping thyme to mountain mint, the gardening scene on Long Island’s North Shore is embracing a wave of eco-conscious, low-maintenance trends rooted in native plantings and thoughtful landscape ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Golden ragwort is an example of a native groundscape, an alternative to a lawn. (Photo provided) Many Pennsylvanians are looking ...