Installing ground cover plants instead of mulch is another option. Moss phlox (Phlox subulata) will smother weeds by forming a thick layer of pink flowers and green foliage. You can also find ...

Ground cover plants are valued not for their height, but for their ability to form a dense carpet, covering patches of bare soil with attractive foliage and flowers.

Green-and-Gold is a flowering ground cover plant with dense green foliage that can hinder the growth of weeds. Its vivid green leaves and vibrant yellow flowers earn the plant its name.

Effectively suppress stubborn weeds with this unique berried ground cover. Not only does it provide beautiful foliage and berries, it's also low-maintenance. News ...

Once the jacarandas are in bloom, as they have been for the last few weeks, it’s a sure sign that summer’s heat is on the way ...

Hostas grow well in the shade (USDA zones 3-8), and for that reason they’re often chosen to cover areas where there’s little light and open soil, such as under trees. These are hardy plants to ...

It tolerates partial shade, but when planted in full sun it will produce cute little white flowers tinged with pink or purple. It’s also tolerant of a variety of soil conditions, including clay ...

If you're starting to plan your flower beds for this spring and summer, you might want to consider using ground cover to help control weeds. News Sports Business Life & Events Advertise Obituaries ...

When researching this subject, I found little information on soil prep, but this is crucial to success. We have a buffalo grass lawn that was started with plugs, so I’m writing from experience.

Pulling any errant weeds while waiting for the ground cover to establish is tedious and not worth the money saved by buying one or two fewer flats. Advertising Q: My tomato plants have yellowing ...