As a vigorous, low-growing perennial, reaching no more than 15 to 20 inches in height, the hummingbird trumpet plant can be used as a drought-tolerant ground cover.While less known than some other ...

If you've removed your lawn and want native plants in your new landscape, check out these ground covers recommended by pros, plus a list of October plant events. 18 native plants to add to your ...

Ground covers are used to blanket bare soil and act to suppress weeds. They may be nearly flat to knee-high; they may have attractive foliage or pretty flowers. The magazine “Pacific ...

Q. I am in a zero-lot line courtyard home, in the shape of a "C," with the interior part of the "C" as the garden. It is bisected by a lovely brick walk and square patio. Because of the angle of ...

Blue porterweed is a Brevard native that makes an excellent ground cover. Eastern dune sunflower , Helianthus debilis , produces a gorgeous mounding plant that is 2 to 4 feet tall and wide.

Ground covers may be small, but their impact is big. With thoughtful selection, they’ll reduce your maintenance load, support pollinators, and beautify your garden from the ground up.

Here are some suggestions for well-behaved ground covers, beginning with some important Brevard County native keystone species. These keystone plants support local and migratory birds, which keeps ...

Native ground cover plants for shade — Golden ragwort (Packera aurea) is helpful in spaces overcome with invasive plants. However, it’s an aggressive grower.