Mazus is a fast-spreading ground cover that forms a thick mat of green leaves. It stays low, making it perfect for spots ...

Keeping up with a traditional lawn can feel like a never-ending chore. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on yard work without sacrificing a lush, green look, ground covers might be just what you ...

Ground covers are great for preventing soil erosion and creating a lush look in your outdoor space, and these picks are even easier to maintain than grass.

Dear Helen: I have a series of tall, potted ornamental grasses across the front of my newly acquired home and several clumps of small ornamental grasses in the rockery. Should they be cut back or just ...

Miscanthus has a smaller carbon footprint than corn and soybeans, and experts say it has the potential to strengthen U.S.

There are many excellent companions for blueberries, but plants that take up too much space or need more alkaline soils ...

There are lots of great ways to keep your garden healthy over the winter. Try these companion planting techniques to help ...

Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to ...

Prepare your garden for winter with these 12 essential December tasks — from pruning trees to protecting plants before the ...

A guide to the perennial meadow-garden master and his spaces, from the Vitra Campus to RHS Wisley and the High Line ...