Are you looking for some perennial ground cover plants that will come back each season? There are many different ground covers you can choose from, but the key is finding the right plant. In this article, we take a look at our favorite perennial ground cover plants, with names and pictures of each!
Creeping thyme creates a low pink, white, or purple carpet of flowers if used as a lawn substitute. Our in-depth guide reveals growing tips!
Are you looking for some flowering groundcover plants but aren't quite sure what to choose? There are many different options available, depending on where you are planting them. In this article, we look at our favorite groundcover plants that have beautiful blooms!
Bearberry is a common sight throughout the Pacific Northwest and throughout the western US. Our guide shares tips on growing it!
Kurapia is a pretty, flowering ground cover often used to control soil erosion. It can be used as an alternative for lawns and is a perennial in most areas. Kelli Klein discusses this fascinating drought-tolerant plant and how to use it in the garden.
Looking to add some ground cover to your garden, but want to make sure that it doesn't require consistent watering? There are many drought tolerant ground covers, so picking just one can be a challenge. In this article, we look at some of our favorites, with names and pictures of each!
Hostas are very versatile plants, and depending on the variety can grow in a wide number of different climates. But do they prefer partial to full shade? And can they actually take full sun? Unfortunately, the answer isn't quite that simple. In this article, we look at the optimal sunlight conditions for growing hostas, so you can plant these awesome low growing plants in the perfect place in your garden.
Sweet woodruff has flowers reminiscent of baby's breath, and it thrives in shady areas. Our complete growing guide shares how to grow it!
There are many types of clover used for a clover cover crop, but some are better than others. We walk through the basics of getting started!
A good evergreen ground cover will provide year-round foliage as well as erosion control. Kendra Meador explores preferred varieties and their best uses.
The red clover plant is commonly used as a green manure, but did you know its roots can go down 8 feet? We explore this useful cover crop!
An alfalfa cover crop can gradually build your soil's nitrogen level through tilling or chop-and-drop. We cover how this process works!