Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

In the right environmental conditions, this shrub of the Cistus variety can bring beauty to your garden all throughout the ...

Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local nurseries for ground covers. Some you can plant to help choke out ...

Ground covers are usually described as low-growing evergreen plants that form a tight mat. The problem with this narrow description is that there are few applications for this type of covering in ...

If you want plants that will survive under harsh conditions without much attention, look at landscaping around commercial and governmental buildings, highway roadsides, and medians. These landscapes, ...

Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

There are those who like to see soil between their plants, and others that seem compelled to fill in every inch of their landscape. Each method is fine, but using both strategies can work even better.