Looking for a cold hardy ground cover plant to dress up your garden in cooler weather? There are plenty of different options to choose from, even in colder hardiness zones. In this article, certified master gardener Laura Elsner looks at her favorite cold hardy ground cover plants, with names and pictures of each!
Blue grama grass is a drought-tolerant grass that can survive on as little as seven inches of annual rain. This native grass is an excellent source of food for birds and other animals. Kelli Klein shares the growing tips for Bouteloua gracilis in the garden.
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 or wild thyme creates a low pink, white, or purple carpet of flowers if used as a lawn substitute. It is also a fragrant herb underfoot and can be used extensively in cooking. Ann McCarron shared an in-depth guide to growing and caring for thyme.
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. This pretty ground cover can be grown in both sun and shade, and feeds bears with its red berries. Kelli Klein 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. Kaleigh Brillon shares a complete growing guide for this useful perennial ground cover.
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.