Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and ...

Choosing perennial varieties eliminates the need for annual mulching ... As with any planting decision, match the plant to the site. Some ground covers thrive in sun. Others prefer shade.

However, there exists a method to significantly reduce the frequency of this task, potentially making it an annual affair ... planting effective ground cover plants can make your flower beds ...

Gates, N.Y. (WHAM) — This week's installment of "From the Ground Up" covers the ... both types of plants. She describes the differences and the best way to grow successful annuals and perennials ...

You may have heard not to judge a book by its cover, but that’s exactly how Public Library began its newest venture. As an invasive species was quickly taking hold of the library’s grounds, it became ...

The relation between this native Hawaiian plant and the commercial cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum) is close enough, however, that it has offered help to the U.S. cotton crop. Cotton growers used ...

A plain fence or wall can spoil an otherwise beautiful garden, but one fast-growing climbing plant could be the perfect fix. To quickly transform it into a lush, green backdrop, gardening experts ...

At the most basic level, a weed could be any plant growing where it’s not wanted to grow, according to the Bureau of Land ...

‘This classic annual flower looks like it would be ... these blooms by underplanting them with a dense and leafy ground cover plant such as Alchemilla mollis, brunnera or spotted dead-nettle ...

Many farmers have diversified operations with both row crop production and livestock. Integrating those aspects of the farm ...

Basket-of-gold is an easy-to-grow ground cover that will infuse both color and texture into hardscaping elements like rock ...

Grow them as an annual in zones 2 through 11 in rich ... Growing only 4 to 9 inches tall, this spreading variety makes a colorful ground cover plant that loves shade. This early spring perennial ...