Ground covers can be a lifesaver for bringing color to your gardens and suppressing and outcompeting weeds. Opting for native ground covers that appeal to your local pollinators and birds is even ...

Wild stonecrop is a native Ohio succulent that serves as an excellent groundcover. This adaptable plant thrives in a wide range of sun, water and soil conditions. Its white, star-like flowers bloom ...

Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is using native plants eco-friendly, it’s also a smart way to save time and labor. Plus they're every bit as beautiful ...

Have a space under a tree where lawn will not grow? Replace it with native groundcover plants. Staff favorites in these spaces include wild ginger (Asarum canadense) and a variety of sedges such as ...

From creeping thyme to mountain mint, the gardening scene on Long Island’s North Shore is embracing a wave of eco-conscious, low-maintenance trends rooted in native plantings and thoughtful landscape ...

Homeowners seeking lawn alternatives can consider low-maintenance, drought-resistant groundcovers. Sunshine mimosa, Asiatic jasmine, perennial peanut, and frog fruit are viable alternatives to ...

Bonus! Most of these plants grow quickly so you don't have to wait long to use them.