Cereus Peruvianus: Growing The “Peruvian Apple Cactus”
Cereus peruvianus, also called the Peruvian apple cactus, is a gorgeous and water-wise ornamental with tasty, edible fruits.
Microbiota Decussata: Shrubby, Low-Growing Ground Cover
Microbiota decussata, the Siberian cypress, makes a fantastic low-growing shrub or ground cover plant. Our guide tells you how to grow it!
Salvia Sonomensis: Sonoma Sage Ground Covers
Salvia sonomensis is a drought-resistant California native plant. If you're doing xeriscaping, this is for you! Our guide explains it all.
Wintercreeper: Fortune’s Spindle In The Garden
Wonderful wintercreeper can be a fantastic climbing vine, a low ground cover, or anything between. Learn care techniques in our full guide!
Pachysandra Terminalis: A Shady Ground Cover Option
Pachysandra terminalis, also known as Japanese spurge, is a classic low-maintenance shady ground cover.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Creeping Raspberry
Looking for a low-maintenance ground cover? Creeping raspberry provides beautiful foliage and even fruits. Kevin Espiritu explains how to grow and care for this interesting plant.
Cineraria Confusion? Finding The Florist’s Flower
Florist's cineraria is a gloriously beautiful flowering plant. But it's often confused with other cinerarias. Learn all about it here!
Mina Lobata: A Firecracker Of A Vine
The firecracker vine, Mina lobata or ipomoea lobata, creates sprays of brilliantly-colored flowers. Our guide shows you how to grow it!
Ipomoea Tricolor: Growing Great Grannyvines
Ipomoea tricolor, the Mexican morning glory or grannyvine, is a lovely trellising plant. Our growing guide teaches you all you need to know!
Cotoneaster Horizontalis: Beautiful Berries & Foliage
Cotoneaster horizontalis, or rockspray cotoneaster, is a fantastic border shrub. With our tips, growing this low-lying cover plant is simple!
Pachysandra Procumbens: Allegheny Spurge Ground Cover
Pachysandra procumbens, also called Allegheny spurge, is an easy-growing ground cover plant. Our growing guide helps you get it started!
Torenia: Growing Clown Flower In Your Garden
Torenia is a stunning addition to a shade garden. Whether you call it wishbone flower or another name, our tips will help you grow it right!