Many gardeners have areas of their yard where the sun just won't shine, making it hard for grass and other plants to survive. If you're tired of looking at these dark patches of dirt, consider growing ...

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Best bets for ground covers to brighten up any shady area. If you have a shady spot in your garden, you know how difficult it is to choose plants that will thrive, especially when it comes to ground ...

It's probably no surprise to learn that we love ground covers because they offer the promise of effortless, low-maintenance beauty on spots that are otherwise bare eye sores. But let's be real -- not ...

How do you grow grass in heavy shade? Sorry, it can't be done. Trees and grass both need the sunlight. Trees win! There is a solution though: shade-loving ground ...

Magnificent, spreading shade trees do more than simply add drama to your landscape. They also provide respite from the heat, control erosion, and increase property values. Yet with all of those ...

Ornamental ground covers are a great way to reduce landscape maintenance while adding color and textural patterns to areas in their landscape. They are also a good tool for dealing with those ...

Plant ground covers at the same depth as the pot they are growing in. Depending on the size of the plant, space them about 4 to 12 inches apart. Until ground covers are well-established and actively ...

Keep an eye out for low, spreading, smaller-leafed plants. Here are some recommended by local gardening experts. (Note: Some of these may be hard to find.): Chocolate chip ajuga (Ajuga reptans ...