Dealing with a sloped yard can be challenging, but this yellow flowering ground cover offers a low-maintenance option for ...

Mid-summer is always a good time to watch out for crop pests. Take a quick pass around the farm to look for one of the most obnoxious weeds around, leafy spurge. My co-worker, Graig Reicks (SDSU ...

Here are the best shade perennials gardening experts recommend, including plants that attract pollinators such as bees and ...

Creeping Jenny is an aggressive grower, but that doesn't mean you can't grow it with companions to add more interest in your ...

Blue daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-growing bedding plant that loves summer heat and sun. This pest-free plant has ...

Hand pulling, herbicides, or a plastic covering can help keep purslane in check. These methods will remove the weed and keep ...

Often, these are native flowers that ... kitchen garden as a ground cover underneath tomatoes, peppers, or eggplants, or co-planted with salad greens to help retain moisture in the soil." A wildflower ...

Whether you're looking for colorful blooms, egg laying sites for butterflies or something deer don't eat, this list has you covered.

Best Drought-Tolerant Ground Covers for Mediterranean Climates (California, Pacific Northwest) Since California and the Pacific Northwest have mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers, it’s only natural ...

These low-growing plants perform many of the same functions as mulch but require far less upkeep once established. They help suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade. Soil moisture, traffic levels, and surrounding plants should all factor into your choice, too. For example, certain ground covers tolerate foot ...