The wait — determining which plants will survive and which will die — after our February freeze continues. Dozens of readers are writing in with questions about their ground cover, shrubs, flowers and ...

Ground covers can not only greatly enhance the look of your yard or outdoor space, but they also have some incredibly ...

They’re not the tallest plants in the forest, the brightest nor the showiest, yet groups of tiny ground covers still stop Elyse Jurgen on hikes. She snapped a photo in Lancaster County Park of a mix ...

Have a trouble spot in the garden? Whether you want to plant a flower bed border or replace dying grass under your shady trees, ground cover might be the answer. Spreading plants that fully cover soil ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

Closeup of a bee in a colorful flower garden - Molishka/Shutterstock As an eco-conscious gardener, you know that planting ground covers can be enormously beneficial to your yard. These helpful plants ...

Mulch can meet all kinds of needs in your garden, from suppressing weed growth to retaining moisture near the roots of your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman in the garden with freshly harvested herbs - VH-studio/Shutterstock There are multiple reasons to scour around the local ...

Evergreen ground covers can be just the thing you need for those difficult spots or areas where you want something special in the garden. There are many ground covers that are attractive all winter ...

Question: We are looking for some ground covers that stay green all winter long. We have a steep slope behind the garage that currently is filled with clumps of daylilies. We like them, but they die ...

A question for Dan Gill: My husband wants to cut back our liriope now, and I was wondering if this is a good idea. It looks fine, but he feels it will make it more vigorous. What do you think? -- ...