Fall might seem like a good time to start winding the gardening chores down, but for ground covers, it's one of the best seasons to plant. Cooler temperatures often mean less stress on new roots while ...

While they often fade into the background of your gardenscape, ground cover plants are actually a star feature in any yard. These often low-maintenance plants offer several benefits, including ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Single-story house with yard in fall - LanaG/Shutterstock Rockspray cotoneaster (Cotoneaster horizontalis) is an absolutely ...

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It looks best in a naturalized woodland setting, beneath shrubs and trees. They can easily become overrun by competing ...

For decades, I’ve been telling gardeners that fall is the best time to plant hardy trees, shrubs, vines and ground covers. And despite my efforts, March through May remains the prime season when ...

When planning a garden, I always start by thinking in layers. Varying plant heights not only adds visual depth but also creates opportunities for sustainable gardening practices and supports habitat ...

The transition to fall happens now, though the heat will linger for a while. Days grow noticeably shorter and nights a bit cooler. I’m always sad to say goodbye to summer and dinners eaten on the ...

If you have a sloped landscape, you know how difficult it can be to find suitable plants to grow on it. Because of their angle, slopes can experience a lot of water runoff, causing the plants to ...

No matter the type of farm, there’s an advantage to planting soil-feeding cover crops ahead of fall and winter. The assistance provided depends on the crops you plant. But there is definitely one out ...