Capitalize on every inch of your backyard, from sun to shade, with these ground cover ideas to fill otherwise empty areas.

American robin foraging in green ground cover - Travis Potter/Shutterstock Having your own yard means you don't have to trek to a park or trail to see a variety of species of birds. That said, your ...

A close-up shot of some branches and leaves for panadol, or Coleus caninus, a ground cover plant. - Robert Buchel/Shutterstock The American concept of the white picket fence with an extensive grassy ...

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Q: Do ground covers really help reduce soil temperature and retain soil moisture? A: Any organic material or low-growing plant can be used to cover an area in the landscape and provide a surprising ...

My friend Robert has a dilemma on the nearly unmowable, steep slope in his hot, sunny front yard. For years St. Augustine grass did just fine, but back-to-back wet and dry seasons set it up for ...

Cultivating a lush lawn takes a lot of maintenance, especially in hot, drought-prone regions. If you’re looking for a practical and pretty alternative, a myoporum ground cover could be worth ...

Who doesn't love the sight (and sounds) of beautiful hummingbirds wandering about from flower to flower in their yard and feeding on nectar as if magically suspended mid-air? While you sit and take in ...

Ground covers are great to add throughout your yard because they protect the soil and provide other benefits. The loss of plants is a common occurrence for gardeners, but the opposite can be just as ...

Many Midwestern homes have areas planted with ground covers. These low-growing, often vigorously spreading plants are generally easier to maintain than grass, but they are not carefree. For example, ...