About 10 years ago, we traded our fescue for UC Verde buffalograss. The transformation took several months, but our grass has held up well against the 100+ degree summers. It demands much less water, ...

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 ...

There is nothing as frustrating as a patchy lawn. Patches can be caused by a range of issues, from common lawn diseases to the over-application of fertilizers. If you live in a warm climate, drought ...

If you have a sloped landscape, you know how difficult it can be to find suitable plants to grow on it. Because of their angle, slopes can experience a lot of water runoff, causing the plants to ...

Q: Have you ever heard of kurapia as a ground cover? I wonder if it would succeed here in Las Vegas. I know that this recommendation is from a landscaper in California’s central valley, so they have a ...

Q: We replaced our grass with Kurapia, but the weeds were overwhelming! Do you have any suggestions? A: When planting plugs to establish a ground cover, the secret to success is proper ground ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even easier to maintain than grass.

In landscaping, ground cover plants usually refers to low-lying plants with a creeping or spreading habit, often evergreen and with twiggy dense growth. But the truth is, any plant that’s no more than ...