Blue Grama Grass: Drought-Tolerant Native Turf
Blue grama grass is a drought-tolerant grass that can survive on as little as 7 inches of annual rain. Our guide shares growing tips!
Ground Cover
A great ground cover can be a living mulch in the garden. Explore the world of ground cover plants and their benefits with us here!
Creeping Thyme: Flowering Herb And Ground Cover
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!
Bearberry: Low-Growing Perennial Groundcover
Bearberry is a common sight throughout the Pacific Northwest and throughout the western US. Our guide shares tips on growing it!
Ice Plant Care: Keeping Ice Plants Happy
The ice plant is a wide category of succulents, but how do you care for them? We share tips to care for these drought-tolerant plants!
Kurapia Ground Cover: What Is It And Does It Work?
What is kurapia ground cover? We discuss this fascinating drought-tolerant plant and how it’s used in lieu of lawns for landscaping!
18 Cover Crops For Raised Beds
Selecting cover crops for raised beds shouldn’t be a chore. We break down a variety of these and help you pick what’s best for your beds!
Succulent Ground Cover: Unconventional Options
Trying to create a beautiful xeriscape? We’re exploring our favorite succulent ground cover plants to provide some unconventional choices!
Sweet Woodruff: Shade-Loving Perennial Groundcover
Sweet woodruff has flowers reminiscent of baby’s breath, and it thrives in shady areas. Our complete growing guide shares how to grow it!
Clover Cover Crop Options And Methods
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!
25 Evergreen Ground Cover Plants You’ll Love
A good evergreen ground cover will provide year-round foliage as well as erosion control. We explore our preferred varieties!
Red Clover Plant: Soil-Improving Cover Crop
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!
Alfalfa Cover Crop: Beneficial Nitrogen Topper
An alfalfa cover crop can gradually build your soil’s nitrogen level through tilling or chop-and-drop. We cover how this process works!
