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Vines and Groundcovers Deer Rarely Browse and DestroyThese selections are all ones that are listed by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as plants that deer rarely browse.- The Best Groundcovers for Landscaping and Problem AreasLearn about fast growing groundcover plant varieties most commonly used in landscape or garden designs as well as fill in for hillsides.
Growing Million Bells in FloridaHow to grow Million Bells in Florida as a colorful groundcover or in a hanging basket. The flowering perennial looks like mini petunia flowers.
Groundcovers for Your Houston, Texas Japanese GardenThis article provides you with an overview of groundcovers that are perfect for a Japanese garden and which will thrive in the Houston, Texas climate. Planting tips are included.
Houston, Texas Grasses and Groundcovers that Love ShadeThis article provides you with an overview of groundcovers and grasses that do very well in the shade of your Houston, Texas garden. Planting tips are included.
Perfect Groundcovers for Your Houston, Texas GardenThis article provides you with lots of useful information on hard to kill groundcovers and grasses that will look great in your Houston, Texas garden.- A Guide to Planting Blooming GroundcoversIdeas for planting flowering groundcovers.
Spring Flowering GroundcoversBulbs are not the only options for spring flowers. Ground cover plants with attractive and long lasting flowers provide color in the early season and protect the soil year around.
Easy Groundcovers for Full SunPlants that like sunny locations, some drought tolerant, to fit your needs.- Groundcovers for Problem AreasWhen grass is difficult to grow, or an area is difficult to mow, groundcovers of other types may be the best way to keep the soil from washing and improve the landscape.
- Items to Consider when Enhancing Trees with a Blooming GroundcoverBlooming groundcovers minimize lawnmower damage to trees and beautify the area around roots. Before planting, consider these questions.
- Best Groundcovers for the Deep SouthA description of the groundcovers that work best in the heat of the lower southern states.
Lawn Alternatives - How to Transform Your Yard into a Better PlaceBy changing what we plant in our yard, we can reduce the cost of maintaining our yards, and improve our health and environment.- Landscape Design with GroundcoversGroundcovers control weeds and erosion and mask problem areas. With good design, groundcover plants also increase property value.
- Eight Hardy Groundcovers for Plants in Shady AreasAll about eight varieties of groundcover that can be planted in the shade. The descriptions give a little detail about the plant including information such as what type of soil they prefer, flowers produced by the plant, and how high they grow.
Lamium Might Solve Your Groundcover ProblemsLamium maculatum, also known as spotted dead nettle, is an easy care plant that could be the right choice for your difficult garden spot.
Beach Buttercup Blooms Open in Morning, Close by NoonBeach buttercup are fun to watch because they open in the morning but close by noon for a nap. I grow the beach buttercup with white flowers and yellow and deep purple center, but the yellow or Cuban buttercup is more common.- Ideas for Landscaping on a HillNot only can landscaping a hill be an aesthetic challenge, it can also be difficult to maintain. Depending on the location and grade of your hill, there are several landscaping options that can beautify without creating a yard-work headache.
Stephanandra Incisa "Cutleaf" and "Crispa" - Shrubs as GroundcoverStephanandra incisa is a fast growing shrub that can be used as a hedge, border, or ground cover.
All About Partridge Berry - Mitchella RepensPartridge berry, or Mitchella repens, is an appealing ground cover plant that thrives throughout deciduous forests, especially in the low lying areas at the base and foothills of the Appalachian Mountain range.
Grass Alternatives: The "How" and "Why" of Choosing Grass AlternativesThis article discusses the many options available to you if you want to take out the natural grass lawn that you have and replace it with something more eco-friendly and cost-efficient.
Guide to Planning a Low Maintenance LandscapeGardening doesn't have to be a constant battle to keep picky plants happy! Use this guide to create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape.- Alternatives to the Traditional Grass LawnMaybe you're looking for something a bit outside of the box; or perhaps you have little time or patience for maintaining and mowing a lawn. There are many low-maintenance and low-cost alternatives to traditional grass that will accomplish your needs.
- Landscape FabricsLandscaping fabrics are by no means an answer to a no maintenance landscape. I know a lot of folks who are under the impression that they can simply buy it, place it, cover it, and forget it. Forever.
