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How to Plant Ground Cover PlantsIf you would like to plant ground cover plants into your yard or garden, good for you!- Growing Purple Winter Creeper as a Ground Cover PlantWinter creeper is an excellent ground cover that you won't regret planting!
What Are Some Grass Alternatives for My Lawn?Grass alternatives have become popular recently, as many people have become more aware of the time, money and energy that actually go into maintaining a grass-covered lawn. Here are just a few grass alternatives...- Ground Cover Plants to Enhance Your LandscapeAdd color, texture and interest to your yard by planting ground cover in bare areas, under trees and near your home. The plants described here will add greenery and flowers throughout the year.
- Landscaping with Ground CoverHow to use ground cover to landscape.
- Ground Covers for the Mid-Atlantic RegionThe Mid Atlantic Region enjoys a temperate climate and a wide selection of plants.
- Ground Covers Are a Great Lawn OptionA green, lush lawn seems to be the American ideal. However, it is not always practical or possible due to weather, time and budget constraints. A ground cover might be the best option for part, or all, of your yard.
- Caring for Ground CoversWhen growing and caring for ground covers you have to be careful how you water and fertilize.
- Shade Tolerant Flowering Ground CoversShade tolerant ground covers that produce flowers are the perfect way to add color and weed protection to your garden. Here I will provide you detailed information on several shade tolerant flowering ground covers.
Six Colorful Zone 5 Flowering Ground CoversZone 5 areas such as Rochester, New York, have cold winters. What can be done in spring to provide outdoor warmth and beauty? Plant these ground covers.
The Perfect Ground Cover for Hot, Dry ConditionsVeronica Georgia Blue makes lovely mats of charming blue flowers which will block weeds yet allow your perennials to grow through - perfect!- The Perfect Ground Covers for Those Pesky Shady SpotsThese five ground covers may just be the ticket for that bare spot in the yard where all things refuse to grow.
- An Abundance of Ground CoversGardeners have long recognized ground covers are as beautiful as they are functional.
How to Care for Ground Cover PlantsTips to help you keep your ground cover plants healthy and beautiful.
How to Choose Ground Cover PlantsTips to help you choose ground cover plants for your yard.- Select Ground Covers WiselyUse ground cover plants to enhance your landscape.
- Using Herbs for Ground CoverMost of these ground cover areas are filled with ivy or pachysandra, but if you want something a little different then maybe you should try a perennial, drought tolerant or drought resistant herb.
Eco Friendly Flowering Ground CoversGround covers come in many varieties and they do not have to be all green.- Ground Covers for Dry PlacesHome landscapes may have areas where the soil often seems excessively dry, plants are difficult to grow, and even the lawn may do poorly. For such a location select a ground cover plant adapted to dry conditions.
- The Neat Sheet Ground CoverRecently I did a little searching for a beach blanket that was water proof and repelled beach sand, but was still comfortable and easy to carry to the beach and I found one. It is called, "The Neat Sheet Ground Cover."
- Ground Covers Are Great For Your LawnGround covers are a great choice for areas where grass doesn't grow readily. They are beautiful and easy to maintain.
- Tough Ground Cover Plants for Hard WintersThe importance of evergreen ground covers to warm the garden and the soul.
Five Tough Ground Covers for Hard WintersSee photographs of five ground covers that withstand winter damage and provide protection to your gardens and learn how to maintain them.- Tough Ground Cover Plants for Harsh WintersDo you want to know more about tough ground cover plants, that will survive harsh winter conditions? Read this article, and find out what plants are suitable for this type of weather.
- Ground Cover Plants: Tough Plants for Hard WintersGround cover plants have a great variety of uses in just about any landscape. And even in the cold north, there is a variety of hardy ground cover plants that do very well.
Tough Ground Cover Plants for Hard WintersWinter can be rough on a garden. There are many ways to help protect your garden during the frosty months. One important way is to plant strong ground cover to help maintain the integrity of the soil. Read on to learn more!
Good Ground Covers for Hard Winters in Zone 5Winter is difficult on gardens and can also be messy, especially when the snow starts to thaw and children or pets start tracking in mud from the yard where grass or ground cover hasn't grown. The following list provides five ground cover choices.
Choosing Ground Cover Plants for Your YardGround cover plants are a nice addition to any flower bed or landscaping design. Here are some tips for choosing and planting your ground cover.
Best Landscape: Plants that Provide a Ground CoverIf you have a spot on your property where you have difficulty growing plants, or just wish to create some sort of ground cover, there are many choices out there.
Best Landscape: Mulch and Ground CoversBy covering the soil with another material, you will prevent weed growth and bring more attention to the beautiful plants you have worked so hard to grow.- Lingonberries - Fruitful Ground-cover for Lightly Shaded GardensLingonberries are easy-to-grow, evergreen fruiting plants. Don't hide these berry bushes in the vegetable garden - they are stunning year round, and make a nice low growing mat under roses or at the front of your flower beds.
- Secrets of Using Moss as a Garden Ground CoverMany gardeners love moss. It is a soft and attractive ground cover that enjoys moist and shady places. It is pleasant to walk on and fills in areas of a natural garden with particular style.
Guide to Garden CarpetDo you have a spot in your garden that needs a little pick me up? A ground cover is a wonderful creeping plant that will take over a large section of the ground without much work from you.- Replacing Lawns with More Unusual Ground CoversThe potential uses for open areas in a landscape can include much more than conventional lawns, such as ornamental grasses, wild perennials, and alternative ground covers.
Perennial Ground Covers for ShadePerennial ground covers are an attractive solution for those areas under shade trees where grass can't survive. Ground covers are low maintenance and many have the bonus of attractive foliage and flowers.- How to Choose the Right Ground Covers for Your GardenGround covers in your garden can cover those hard to grow in bare spots. Informative article discussing grond cover options, varieties and effectiveness.
A Review of Ground-Covering and Vine PlantsVines and other traveling plants are great for filling in bare spots, starting a flowering trellis or just as a fence decoration.- Winter WarmThis is a winter poem written in haiku format about snow, sun, cold and warmth.
- All About Growing the ButterweedAlso known as yellow top or cress-leaf groundsel, the butterweed is a member of the aster family of plants.
- Horticulture in the DesertIn desert areas, certain plants can make a desert landscape look attractive. Horticulturists use their artistic eye to give the desert landscape a natural beauty.
