Just because you are planting in the shade, it does not mean that you want boring or drab ground cover. While it can be a unique challenge, growing in shaded areas will add beauty and life to all ...

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 ...

Tired of weedy, bare patches in the shady corners of your garden? Shade-loving ground cover plants are the secret to transforming those tricky spots into lush, low-maintenance oases. These hardworking ...

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 ...

Question: We are looking for some ground covers that stay green all winter long. We have a steep slope behind the garage that currently is filled with clumps of daylilies. We like them, but they die ...

Many evergreen ground covers are also a perfect foil for the dying foliage of spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils, which can be tucked discreetly under the low-growing canopy of leaves. Vinca is ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When choosing a ground cover, pay attention to how much sun the area receives. Full sun is considered six or more hours of direct ...

Houttuynia is a pretty perennial ground cover that has yellow, rosy and red foliage in full sun. It needs to be contained, as it spreads aggressively. Howard Garrett / Special Contributor Ground cover ...

Flirt nandinas are very low-growing types that stay at 18 to 20 inches tall. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram This would be a great time to get a new ground cover bed started. Nurseries have ...