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!
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!
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!
Irish Moss Plant: Perennial, Plush Ground Cover
Lovely Irish moss plant makes for a beautiful border between cobblestones or a lush lawn replacement. We share tips for your Irish moss!
Star Jasmine: A Fragrant And Vigorous Climber
Sweetly fragrant star jasmine is a garden stunner. Our complete guide to growing it will help you raise your own superstar climbing plant!
Rohdea Japonica Care: Growing Japanese Sacred Lily
Rohdea japonica or Japanese sacred lily has been cultivated for hundreds of years as a beautiful ornamental ground cover option.
Erigeron Karvinskianus Care: Growing Mexican Daisy
Erigeron karvinskianus, also known as Santa Barbara Daisy or Mexican Daisy, is a profuse bloomer and a fantastic ground cover option for warm climates.
Eryngium Yuccifolium Care: Grow Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium or rattlesnake master is a unique and excellent ground cover or xeriscaping plant option. Learn to care for it here.