From the coast to the mountains to valleys and deserts, California encompasses endlessly diverse ecosystems that are a playground for naturalists and plant lovers. Explore California native ground covers with gardening expert Katherine Rowe to enrich the garden from the ground up.
Are you looking for some ornamental ground covers to enhance your landscape? Beware of invasive species and do yourself, and the environment, a favor by not planting these fast-growing aggressive plants. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 15 invasive ground cover plants that you should avoid using in your garden.
Thinking about ditching the grass for a more earth-friendly alternative? Want to know a little more about the benefits and drawbacks of installing a ground-cover lawn? In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros looks at the pros and cons of replacing a traditional turf lawn with perennial plants and spotlights a few of your best options.
If you’re looking for plants that thrive in rock gardens and coarse, nutrient-poor soil, check out stonecrop! These plants have thick, succulent-like leaves that allow them to thrive in environments where many other plants perish. Gardening expert Briana Yablonski shares 13 stonecrop varieties to consider planting.
If you’re looking for a low-maintenance groundcover that will cut down on mowing and smells great, creeping thyme is perfect. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will tell you how to replace your lawn with an aromatic herb that pollinators love, too!
If your garden and surrounding property feature lots of shade, you’re not alone! Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she shares her research on 17 beautiful ground covers for shady areas.
Rip up your grass and replace your lawn with eco-friendly, drought-tolerant microclover! Former organic farmer and horticulture expert Logan Hailey offers step-by-step advice for a quick and effective lawn replacement in just one weekend.
Liven up your landscape with the ornamental grass little bluestem. This tolerant plant can handle poor soils and dry spells and shows gorgeous colors from spring through fall. In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon explains how to keep this grass happy.
One of the most common ferns across the US, Matteuccia struthiopteris is an ideal plant for shade gardens. Gardening expert Madison Moulton gives tips on how to plant, grow, and, most importantly, harvest these beautiful leafy plants.
A remarkably versatile succulent, Portulaca grandiflora is a gardener’s dream. It can have many different uses, and thrives in a number of different climates. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why you should grow this plant in your garden and how you can get it right.
Are you looking for a ground cover to add to your garden instead of grass? There are a number of different ground cover plants that can substitute for grass, depending on your climate. In this article, gardening expert Madison Mouldon shares her favorite ground covers that can replace grass, help pollinators, and look fantastic in your garden.
Oenothera macrocarpa is a sprawling Missouri native plant with showy yellow flowers. This award-winning perennial is lovely in wild and rock gardens. Kelli Klein will give you tips on growing primrose in your garden.