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!
Ornamental Gardens
Learn how to cultivate beautiful ornamental gardens and troubleshoot common pests, diseases and growing problems!
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.
Panda Plant Care: How to Grow Kalanchoe Tomentosa
The panda plant, or Kalanchoe tomentosa, is a unique-looking and simple succulent to care for…so add it to your collection!
Creeping Raspberry: Lush Leaves And Vivid Fruit
Looking for a low-maintenance ground cover? Creeping raspberry provides beautiful foliage and even fruits! Our growing guide explains it all.
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
Are you looking for something just a bit different by way of ground cover? Maybe something taller than wooly thyme or mazus reptans, but with a similar pop of color? …
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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!
Globe Thistle: Beautiful, Bountiful Round Flowers
Get stunning spheres of color in your garden by growing globe thistle! Our growing guide walks you through this easy-growing perennial.